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[-] AllonzeeLV@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

it's got diamond rain, man.

Keep that shit down, or the US will have to "bring freedom" to Neptune.

[-] Thorry84@feddit.nl 25 points 1 year ago

Diamonds aren't actually worth that much. It has a very troubled history involving exploitation and slavery among other disturbing subjects. The price is kept artificially high by a huge cartel and good marketing saying artificial diamonds aren't as good as the "real" diamonds. In reality artificial diamonds are better in every way, but I guess it's the slavery that adds that je ne sais quoi.

[-] AllonzeeLV@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

It's just become steeped in tradition, and sorry to be a stereotypical edgelord and quote Rick Sanchez but scientifically, traditions are an idiot thing.

There is something to be said for diamonds as everyday jewelry; being the hardest material out there makes them hella durable.

But, jewelry is 100% a complete scam.

[-] strawberry@kbin.run 2 points 1 year ago

in what way is jewlwey a scam? it looks nice

[-] strawberry@kbin.run 2 points 1 year ago

I mean I personally like how it looks. if people didn't no one would wear it. if its not your thing its not your thing :)

[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Well, tradition is opposed to the scientific method, which advocates constantly reassessing what you think you know, if that's what you meant.

[-] strawberry@kbin.run 5 points 1 year ago
[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Literally 'I don't know what', it means a special something that gives a thing a unique charm.

[-] strawberry@kbin.run 3 points 1 year ago

i see, thank you

[-] LarkinDePark@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 year ago
[-] strawberry@kbin.run 1 points 1 year ago

huh

mate you cant use french words to explain french sayings

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