Gold is a popular commodity the world over and has been for a long time. It is most commonly used for jewellery and investment, as well as medals and teeth, but there are also a lot of other uses for Gold which may surprise you.
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Gold in Medicine
We have all seen famous celebrities with Gold teeth, and maybe even friends or family members have them also, but gold is used in medicine in others ways which you may not be aware of. From the late 1920’s right up to the 1990’s, gold flakes were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, although it is still not entirely clear as to how this helped the body. Gold is also used with medical implants which include teeth, stents and also pacemakers. Gold is used internally in the body as it is resistant to deterioration, as well as bacteria. The Japanese have used gold mixed in with their beverages as a kind of vitamin supplement, whilst in India and Egypt they used gold in powder, or tablet form which is then eaten.
Gold is a Great Conductor
Gold is great at conducting and as such is used for a variety of different cables and connectors. Gold is also used in things such as lubricants, insulation, mouldings and coatings in manufacturing. The building of satellites often uses gold and you may also be surprised to know that in your mobile phone gold is also used.
Gold in Space
As well as being used in the production of satellites you will also find gold used in the helmets of astronauts. The gold helps to deflect harmful rays from the astronaut to protect their eyes and ensure they do not get damaged. Gold is also used in spacecraft to protect the occupants from harmful radiation. Back on earth it can also be used in the windows of large buildings to help deflect light and also reduce utility bills.
Some more Ridiculous Uses for Gold
As well as having many practical uses, gold is often used for some more bizarre things due to people coveting the precious metal so much.
- Fish Tank
- Gold Car
- ATM Machine
- Ice Cream Sundaes
- Toilets
People can find all sorts of ways to use gold if they have enough money available, and these come in the form of the bizarre to the ridiculous. How would you pet like to sleep in a bed made from gold? If you are looking to make your yacht stand out then you can have solid gold toilets added as one Arabian entrepreneur decided to. You can even buy gold lollipops for the children that have everything! As well as having many practical applications, people can find lots of different uses for this shiny yellow metal.