LaBeteNoire
LaBeteNoire t1_iwrgpc5 wrote
Reply to comment by Agile-Cancel-4709 in Rats bop to the beat of music by Mozart, Lady Gaga, Queen; bopping was previously thought to be an ability innately unique to humans by marketrent
I was about to say that most any bird into the parrot/parakeet family all love jamming out to music.
LaBeteNoire t1_iz0owq2 wrote
Reply to 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_
I wonder if they will do a follow up study comparing the relative usefulness of diamonds compared to the price asked for them?
I by no means think that everything has to be practical or useful for it to have enough value for you to want to buy it, but for the asking price of diamonds they need to be way more useful than just "something pretty to look at." If I want to spend money on something pleasing to look at I could buy art, or a nice tv, or an exotic pet. Most all of which would likely be less expensive than any high end diamond jewelry.