We all know how monetarily valuable gold is, but it could be even more valuable than you'd think! Not only does bling make you look cooler, but gold also has other helpful uses... from a chemotherapy alternative, to protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic rays. Join Trace as he lists out 5 alternative uses for gold that you might not have known before! Don't miss Discovery's epic three-night event! Klondike premieres Monday, January 20th at 9|8c on Discovery Read More: Gold Nanoparticles and Tea Compound Treat Prostate Cancer with Fewer Side Effects Than Chemotherapy phys.org/news/2012-07-gold-nanoparticles-tea-compound-prostate.html "Currently, large doses of chemotherapy are required when treating certain forms of cancer, resulting in toxic side effects." 10 Surprising Uses of Commodities www.usfunds.com/slideshows/10-surprising-uses-of-commodities/#.UtRK0mRDtBI "Commodities play an important role in our everyday lives-our houses are made of many resources, such as lumber and aluminum, and are heated with coal or natural gas." Gold Treatment www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=patient-care/articles/gold-treatment.html "Gold is an effective medicine for controlling some types of arthritis and related diseases. In some people it helps relieve joint pain and stiffness reduce swelling and bone damage and reduce the chance of joint deformity and disability." Number of Cars Worldwide Surpasses 1 Billion; Can the World Handle This Many Wheels? www.huffingtonpost.ca/2011/08/23/car-population_n_934291.html "The number of cars on the world's roads surpassed one billion last year, according to a study that has spurred debate on what the rapidly-growing car population will mean for the world's economy and environment." Nanostellar - NASA www.nasa.gov/content/nanostellar/#.UtR2AmRDtBI "Nanostellar develops advanced nanomaterial catalysts for an array of applications that include emissions control, energy efficiency, and the synthesis of chemical and fuels." World Gold Council - Uses - Technology www.gold.org/technology/uses "Gold has a long and fascinating history of use in a diverse range of industries and applications." Watch More: The Truth About Diamonds www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjUCAMFVjaY TestTube Wild Card testtube.com/dnews/dnews-440-skipping-meals?utm_campaign=DNWC&utm_medium=DNews&utm_source=YT Why We Need Rare Earth Elements www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqoQfN9DgNs ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won't find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube testtube.com/dnews Subscribe now! www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dnewschannel DNews on Twitter twitter.com/dnews Anthony Carboni on Twitter twitter.com/acarboni Laci Green on Twitter twitter.com/gogreen18 Trace Dominguez on Twitter twitter.com/trace501 DNews on Facebook facebook.com/dnews DNews on Google+ gplus.to/dnews Discovery News discoverynews.com

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