• @Kyrgizion
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    1317 days ago

    No, these have actual intrinsic value.

    • @[email protected]
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      16 days ago

      Intrinsic, ehh… Silver is shiny when polished, and doesn’t rust (as much as other metals), therefore it looks nice, and therfore has value.

        • @Kyrgizion
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          517 days ago

          One of the best conductors for both electricity and heat.

            • Flying SquidOPM
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              617 days ago

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

              • @[email protected]
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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.

                • Flying SquidOPM
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                  217 days ago

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

              • Flying SquidOPM
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                617 days ago

                Germ? The stuff those farmer guys get from their wheat because they’re too lazy to hunt?

                • DarkSirrush
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                  317 days ago

                  They mean it banishes bad humors, supposedly.

                  I still think bloodletting is more effective.