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Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM to The Internet in Ancient Times@lemmy.world · 21 days ago

Are these the bit coins everyone's been talking about?

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Are these the bit coins everyone's been talking about?

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Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM to The Internet in Ancient Times@lemmy.world · 21 days ago
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    Intrinsic, ehh… Silver is shiny when polished, and doesn’t rust (as much as other metals), therefore it looks nice, and therfore has value.

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      The material also has value from its material properties, not just its looks.

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        One of the best conductors for both electricity and heat.

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          What is this “electricity” you speak of?

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            I think it’s an alloy of gold and silver?

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              No, no, an alloy of gold and silver is electrum, electricity is a city dedicated to the greek fury representing implacable anger.

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                Oh yes, I’m always getting those two things confused.

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