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Mathematician Theorizes a Crystal As Beautiful As A Diamond
Roland Piquepaille writes "Why are diamonds so shiny and beautiful? A Japanese mathematician says it's because of their unique crystal structure and two key properties, called 'maximal symmetry' and 'strong isotropic property.' According to the American Mathematical Society (AMS), he found that out of all the crystals that are possible to construct mathematically, just one shares these two properties with the diamond. So far, his K4 crystal exists only as a mathematical object. And nobody knows if it exists — or if it can be synthesized."
When you download from bittorrent you are supporting pirate downloads. Even if you download only linux isos, you still support bittorrent protocol which is used mostly for breaking copyright.
So if you are against buying diamonds because some of them are blood diamonds, you should be against very many things.
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Is it unreasonable then to hold as one of your uncompromising requirements, not only the ability to recognize such brainwashing attempts, but also a refusal to submit to them?
My dear AC I don't give a damn about traditions, and don't have any interest in jewelry. I was speaking of the general population. For example if you think most women will simply accept a rational argument and be put off diamonds for a wedding ring you've got a lot to learn.
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When you purchase food at the store, you are leading to the inflation of price of tomatoes and cucumbers, thereby leading to the starvation of those who cannot afford it. Even if you're only enjoying your food in private, you're still supporting a culture of food-lovers.
And before you start with the "but food is a necessity" schtick, purchasing food is not a necessity. You could grow your own and avoid adding to the human misery!