What if the World turned to Gold? - The Gold Apocalypse

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Let us explore the scientific mystery of what would happen to you, if Earth suddenly turned into gold! The Midaspocalypse, based on the ancient tale of King Midas who was cursed so everything he touched turned into gold.

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