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No, these have actual intrinsic value.
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Intrinsic, ehh... Silver is shiny when polished, and doesn't rust (as much as other metals), therefore it looks nice, and therfore has value.
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The material also has value from its material properties, not just its looks.
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One of the best conductors for both electricity and heat.
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What is this "electricity" you speak of?
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I think it's an alloy of gold and silver?
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No, no, an alloy of gold and silver is electrum, electricity is a city dedicated to the greek fury representing implacable anger.
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Oh yes, I'm always getting those two things confused.
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It's antimicrobial.
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Anti-what now?
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Microbe is another word for germ.
Next time try an internet search.
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Germ? The stuff those farmer guys get from their wheat because they're too lazy to hunt?
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They mean it banishes bad humors, supposedly.
I still think bloodletting is more effective.
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