The Maya loved their bling and often decorated their teeth with gemstones. But maybe these weren’t all just for show. A new study conducted by the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later Views: 0
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Rappers Replace Flashy Gold Bling With Gasoline Cans
COMPTON, CA—As gas prices surge, rappers and other wealthy celebrities have started replacing their usual gold bling with gasoline cans to show off to the world they finally made it. “Fo’ sho’, it’s gas time, son!” said Snoop Dog, while high rollin’ off some exotic with lye and straight-up premium unleaded Chevron. Eminem was also spotted […]
Caucasus Societies Developed an Aversion to Gold “Bling,” Says Study
New research has shown puzzling evidence of gold going out of fashion for hundreds of years in ancient societies, societies which been at the forefront of technological innovation in gold mining and gold crafts. The study was undertaken by Prof. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo, lecturer in archaeological science at the Cranfield Forensic Institute of Cranfield University, England. […]