Did You Know? | Facts #72
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 8:33 am
Hello Explorers!
Your body contains about 0.2 milligrams of gold! That’s right, folks, you’re practically royalty!Did you know?
Gold Rush in Your Bloodstream
Before you start planning your retirement based on your internal gold reserves, let’s break it down. This gold is mostly found in your blood. It’s not enough to make you rich, but it’s enough to make you feel a bit more… precious.
Why Gold?
You might be wondering, “Why on Earth do we have gold in our bodies?” Well, Gold plays an important role in maintaining our joints and transmitting electrical signals throughout our body.
The Not-So-Golden Reality
Now, before you start imagining yourself as a human gold mine, let’s put things into perspective. The total amount of gold in your body is worth about 5 -6 rupees. That’s right, you can’t even buy a pack of Oreos with it. But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?
A Golden Conclusion
So, while you might not be able to cash in on your internal gold reserves, it’s still pretty cool to know that you’re carrying around a bit of bling in your bloodstream. Next time someone asks if you have any gold, you can confidently say, “Yes, I do. It’s in my blood.”
Signing off
