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Show C777G7iJM If all the gold owned by mankind was formed into a single block of gold, it would measure a mere 18 cubic yards on each side though we've been digging for the precious metal for 6,000 years. Experts estimate that about half that amount still remains in the ground. The United States, once the world's largest larg-est producer is now in fourth place. South Africa and Russia mine most of today's gold. Gold today is used in hundreds hun-dreds of industrial applications applica-tions and even went with man on his most far-reaching adventure. ad-venture. Astronauts wear gold plated heat shields when they walk in space and on the moon. "The best mirror is a friend's eye." Gaelic proverb |