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Learn the Historical Reason Why Gold Medalists Bite Their Medal

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Why Do Gold Medalists Bite Their Medal?

Even if you haven't seen the Olympics, you've surely stumbled upon one picture of a gold medalist biting their medal. I'm sure you've all wondered why do all gold medalists, from every sport and every country, bite their medals? Why don't silver medal winners follow the same tradition?

The Price of Olympic Gold - 6 Athletes Who Sold Their Medals

6 Olympic Athletes Who Sold Their Medals

And sometimes, that change means giving up and parting ways with their hard-earned medal. Find out why these 6 Olympic athletes decided to sell their gold and silver medals.

These Miniatures are Worth Their Weight in Gold...

Photos' source: almedapottery.com The Miniature Creations of Jon Almeda art, miniatures, miniature art, jon almeda, high priced Jon Almeda's miniature creations are worth their weight in gold...

Allyson Felix Broke Usain Bolt's Medal Record

Who is the Athlete who Broke Usain Bolt’s Medal Record?

Last October, Usain Bolt’s medal record was beaten by the American sprinter Allyson Felix. That in itself is exciting news, but what makes this story even more noteworthy is that Felix achieved this only 10 months postpartum. Felix gave birth to her daughter Camryn in November 2018.

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The Beautiful Japanese Art of Mending with Gold

Kintsugi is an ancient art of mending broken pottery with gold, and its philosophy is that, by embracing flaws and imperfections, the artist creates an even stronger, more beautiful, and more unique piece of art.

Cristian Valenzuela's Incredibly Inspiring Story

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AMAZING: Blind Paralympian Wins His Country's First Gold

This incredible resolve saw him win Chile's very first Paralympic gold medal in the 5,000 meter race at the 2012 Paralympics.

Comedy Gold: The Wrong Number!

Comedy Gold: The Wrong Number! funny, hilarious, stand up, comedy, jay larson Comedian Jay Larson talks about what he likes to do with wrong numbers...

Jonathan Edwards is the Greatest of all Times in His Field

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This Athlete Has an Untouchable Record of All Times

Jonathan Edwards is the Greatest of all Times in His Field history, sports, championship, world record, Athletics, history facts, gold medal, video: total running productions 20 minutes into the championship, Jonathan Edwards made a record and won the gold medal.

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Gold Fish Salvation - Beautiful Art!

Gold Fish Salvation - Beautiful Art! amazing, art, beautiful, paintings, 3d Beautiful 3d art by Gold Fish Salvation by Riusuke Fukahori

Stephanie Rew Creates Lustrous Portraits Dipped in Gold

There’s something magical about the way gold instantly draws the eye. Maybe that’s because we’re all little magpies at heart. However, I believe that it's not necessarily gold itself that draws us, but rather the meanings we associate with this noblest of metals.

Riddles & Quizzes

QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Ireland?

QUIZ: Answer This Leprechaun and Win a Pot of Gold!

I'll tell ye what, I don't just give my pot of gold to anyone, but yer a decent sort. How 'bout this, then? If you can answer most of my questions about my lovely country of Ireland, I'll let you have it, what say you? Ready?

Design & Photography

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Goldsmithing Expert Turns a Metal Blob into Pure Gold!

in gold working (and a fair bit of chemistry), take old junky gold that has accumulated many other metals and dirt, and turns it, through a dedicated and fascinating process, into pure 24-carat gold.

Science and Technology

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What Does 300 Billion in Gold Look Like?

The Bank of England protects about £197 billion ($315bn) worth of gold, according to the mostly recently published figures.

Classic Comedy: Another Hilarious Buster Keaton Adventure

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Comedy Gold: Do Not Mess With Buster Keaton!

Classic Comedy: Another Hilarious Buster Keaton Adventure comedy. funny, classic comedy, comedy sketch, Buster Keaton, comedy classics, comedy gold Enjoy this rib-tickling sketch by the king of comedy, Buster Keaton.

Science and Technology

The True Extraterrestrial Origins of the Mineral Gold

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Humans Enjoy Gold Now But Its Origins Are Extraterrestrial

Gold may be exceptionally popular on Earth, but its actual origins are out of this world. Believe it or not, the mineral from which our most precious metal, gold, is derived from, was formed in the depths of space.

Science and Technology

A Bacteria That Turns Toxic Metals Into Gold

These Bacteria Can Turn Toxic Metal Compounds Into Gold

What’s more is that the bacteria can actually produce tiny gold nuggets as a side-effect. Gold moves through a process that’s called the biogeochemical cycle, just as many other earth elements do.

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Comedy Gold: Internet Cons In Real Life!

Comedy Gold: Internet Cons In Real Life! funny, video, internet, comedy, ads This video asks the hilarious question: What if the internet scams, ads and pop-ups exited in real life? The result is not only funny, but shows how much of this we have to deal with on our daily internet surfings.

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Who Knew This Gold Miner Would Have Such a Great Voice?

Todd Hoffman is known for being one of the main characters on the Discovery Channel’s top-rated show, 'Gold Rush.' However, apart from being an accomplished gold miner, he also has a wicked singing voice. In this video, Hoffman impresses us all with a cover of 'The Sound of Silence.'

Funny Signs: Who Knew British Shops Were SO Punny?

Hilarious: These Shop Names are Comedy Gold!

The name of a business is also the reflection of the owners’ personalities and even their sense of humor! These 15 British shops, for example, are on top of the naming game and they incorporated hi..

Games

Nostalgia: These Card Games are Childhood Gold!

I still remember a major portion of my childhood being dominated by Friday Family Rummy nights, memories I’ll always look back on fondly. Those games also sparked an interest in Solitaire, Freecell..

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Comedy GOLD: Who Is The Thief, Mr. Bean?

Mr. Bean never fails to make us laugh. In this hilarious clip, Bean asks a stranger to take a photo of him in a garden but he turns out to be a thief. Will he be able to catch him? Watch to find ou..

Spirituality

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Heart of Gold: 97-Year-Old Saves Idaho Bluebird Population

Heart of Gold: 97-Year-Old Saves Idaho Bluebird Population nature, birds, story, inspirational, restoration, activity, amazing video, environmental, great big story, bluebird, Al Larson People call Al Larson ‘Bluebird Man’, as the 97-year-old single handedly increased the Idaho threatened bluebird population

Health

This Gold Superfood Will Improve Your Health in Many Ways

Studies from the National University of Colombia show that there is a direct link between the anti-inflammatory compounds in gold berries and phagocytosis (carried out by cells called phagocytes that ingest foreign bodies such as bacteria, viruses, monoclonal fungi, etc.) that help fight infectious agents