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Technology / 3 weeks ago
How an Olympic gold medal costs less than a high-end smartphone
The gold inside an Olympic gold medal is worth less than the price of a flagship smartphone. Surprising, right? The gold inside an Olympic gold medal is worth less than the price of a flagship smartphone. Surprising, right? According to Reuters, a modern Olympic gold medal contains only around 6 grams of actual gold, with the rest made mostly of silver. Based on recent market prices, the metal content of an Olympic gold medal is valued at about $800.
World / 42 weeks ago
How significant is the corrupt person of the year award?
While some awards celebrate excellence and virtue, the Corrupt Person of the Year Award is a distinction that "honours" those who have reached new heights of dishonesty, fraud, and abuse of power. The Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) annually recognises individuals or entities that have significantly advanced organised crime and corruption globally through its "Person of the Year" award.
