Is lithium as valuable as gold? Strictly speaking, no. Today’s market quote for gold is $55,643 per kilogram. For that money you can buy nearly 6,000 kilograms of lithium carbonate (99.5%) or lithium hydroxide monohydrate (56.5% pure). So, what’s all the hype about? Basics Lithium is the third element on… Read more“Map Monday, Lithium Extraction the next Gold Rush?”
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Map Monday, Time Zones where did they come from?
Time zones, for most of human existence they didn’t matter. The most important points in time were sunrise, sunset, and noon when the Sun reached its highest point in the sky. Since the Earth is a sphere rotating on its axis as it orbits the Sun, these events are location… Read more“Map Monday, Time Zones where did they come from?”
Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day. Think about it. An entire social and economic system of dances, chocolate, jewelry, naughty gifts, and more tied to one day. People spend hours (okay minutes for you procrastinators) agonizing over how best to demonstrate their love for their significant other. Those without partners convince themselves that the… Read more“Map Monday, What’s the Deal with Valentine’s Day?”