Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

party_benson t1_iz1kz83 wrote

Reply to comment by scarabic in Scientists have analyzed the specific labor costs for producing a 1 carat diamond in mines and through artificial synthesis. The work of human turned out to be more effective: 26 minutes versus 2-3.5 hours. by Skoltech_

Well, diamond mines are paid for in blood, so they're considered low cost.

60

ImMeltingNow t1_iz1pkkr wrote

if you donate a gallon of blood you get a lot of money at the blood bank.

3

creggieb t1_iz2l79h wrote

They get suspicious if you bring it all in at once though.

9

ImMeltingNow t1_iz6io6j wrote

I own a crematorium

1

creggieb t1_iz6lisq wrote

Powdered blood is much easier to store and transport than liquid blood. Maybe you are onto something

1

ImMeltingNow t1_iz6nrxf wrote

I was referring to the eventual investigation into how I obtained said blood. The evidence would be gone poof like dust

1

achard t1_iz1u4fk wrote

Not really a donation then is it?

8