At the time of writing this article, an ounce of platinum costs $992, while a kilogram is priced at $32,000. That is a pretty hefty price for a metal, so what makes platinum so expensive? What drives its value to such high levels?
The English word “motto” is a loan word from the Italian language, where it literally means “word” or “saying”. The deeper roots of “motto” come from the Roman Latin “muttum” and means “mutter” or “grunt”. What is a motto? Mottos are short phrases, that contain knowledge accumulated through hundreds of years of experiences, and serve …
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Not being able to stop thinking about an ex can vary in intensity. It can be a simple annoyance, like a tiny rock stuck in your shoe, to intense emotions of wanting them so badly you can’t sleep at night. They say time heals all wounds, but these feelings of longing and desiring the ex …
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A good friend of Socrates, once asked the Oracle at Delphi “is anyone wiser than Socrates?” The Oracle answered “No one.” This greatly puzzled Socrates, since he claimed to possess no secret information or wise insight. As far as Socrates was concerned, he was the most ignorant man in the land.
A Creed perfume costs more than $300 for a 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz bottle. As of the time of writing this article, the Aventus perfume is $445. That’s quite a bit of money to ask for a perfume, even a quality one, and this raises the question of why Creed fragrances, perfumes and …
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So you’re probably on the market for a new chair, and you’ve seen Herman Miller chairs pop up in recommendations here and there. They seem nice enough, but how on Earth can a chair be so expensive? The cheapest Herman Miller chair costs about $600, while the average sits somewhere around $1,000. The most expensive …
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Grammarly or ProWritingAid? Both are some of the most popular tools for proofreading one’s writing. Both are usable and can improve writing, but real-world use reveals they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. In a nutshell, Grammarly gives faster results, is easier to use, has a more satisfying UI, and generally improves your writing …
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“Should I quit my job?” It’s something every sane person will ask themselves at least a dozen times at various points in their career. The question is very complex and difficult to answer because it has so many moving parts: How terrible is your job? What’s the job market in your area like? What are …
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“Is Tinder worth it?” Most people would say to just download it and try it out for yourself simply because it’s free. It’s a good argument, but it doesn’t really tell you if it’s worth investing time and effort into dating on Tinder. For instance, can you actually find someone compatible for a long term …
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“Should I block my ex’s number and social media?” It’s a good question, and some people would say to simply block the ex and be done with it. But it’s not so simple.