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submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

it's got diamond rain, man.

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

[–] [email protected] 25 points 7 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] captain_aggravated 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

in what way is jewlwey a scam? it looks nice

[–] captain_aggravated 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Does it though?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months 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 :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

what is je ne sais quoi

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

i see, thank you