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Scientists may have pinpointed the true origin of the Hope Diamond and other pristine gemstones

Researchers suggest that the famed Golconda diamonds, including the Hope Diamond and Koh-i-noor, may have originated from a volcanic outcrop nearly 200 miles from where they were mined. read more

Are lab-grown diamonds as sustainable as advertised?

Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal. read more

Blood Diamonds

How does that help us?” In an age of supply-chain transparency, when a $4 latte can come with an explanation of where the coffee was grown and how, even luxury goods like diamonds are under ... read more

Where Does 'Beyond the Pale' Come From?

Where Does 'Beyond the Pale' Come From? Trim Castle in County Meath, Ireland, is most famous for two things: It was a primary location in Mel Gibson's historic epic 'Braveheart,' and it also ... read more

Where do Easter traditions come from?

Easter is also known for eggs, bunnies and sweets galore. But where do those traditions come from? Good Question. How do you feel about the Easter bunny? It can be a loaded question, especially ... read more

Mommy, Where Do Ideas Come From?

This got me thinking of how Willème could have possibly come up with the idea of taking 24 simultaneous photographs, tracing the outline in wood, and then re-assembling them radially into a 3D model. read more

Where Do Winds Come From?

How winds finally end up blowing the way they do results from a fascinating interplay of different forces, each acting on different length and time scales. Aa Aa Aa The ancient Greeks believed ... read more

Where Does the Money for Credit Card Rewards Come From?

So where does the money for credit card rewards come from? There's a short answer and a long answer. You’re probably familiar with the first two. Federal law requires issuers to prominently ... read more

Where does the term ‘DINK’ come from, and why is it suddenly all over TikTok?

And while some do, in fact, come off a bit “braggy,” they all strive to send one single message: You don’t need to have a child — or multiple children, for that matter — to lead a happy ... read more

WHERE DO QBS COME FROM?

And where does the 2021 NFL draft class of quarterbacks come from? Data was culled from Pro Football Reference to figure out which states have over- or underperformed based on the expected number ... read more