In this episode, we discuss gold, including how it and massive gold deposits are formed and its journey through human history.

We also ask if alchemy is possible, including some examples of failed (and possibly successful) attempts, and finish by suggesting that Olympic gold medalists may not want to put that medal in their mouths.

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