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Scientists say the gold in wedding rings, teeth, and family heirlooms was forged in cosmic catastrophes long before our sun existed

Space Daily·June 4, 2026

The gold in human jewelry boxes and dental work traces back to neutron star collisions that scattered heavy elements across the galaxy long before Earth existed. The post Scientists say the gold in wedding rings, teeth, and family heirlooms was forged in cosm…

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