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Category: Chemistry

Two female figures pouring forth coins from cornucopias. A king, soldier, musician, painter, gambler and laborer are trying to get their share of the wealth.

Santa Baby, a Platinum Mine

Posted by: Natalie Burclaff

The lyrics to the holiday hit song "Santa Baby" feature a wish list of expensive things, but platinum is the only item in the song that the United States government considers a critical material. Unwrap the history of this important metal at the Library of Congress.

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