Wait, That Actually Happened? Mind-bending Historical Moments You Won’t Believe
The Platinum Dumped for Gold
In El Dorado, fortune hunters made a stunning discovery while looking for gold: platinum. They were so fixated on becoming wealthy from gold that they dropped the platinum into the ocean. It was a sensible move, as the Spanish were concerned about the malicious use of platinum to fool with counterfeit gold.
These folks did not know that platinum was more valuable than gold. Their eyes failed to see platinum’s untapped potential thanks to the glittering attraction of gold. Imagine how much money they could have earned if they knew.
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