Gold is one of the most valuable things on Earth, along with printer ink, movie theater popcorn, and whatever is in the hotel minibar.
But now, there’s a new thing to add to the list: COW GALLSTONES.
And that’s not a joke. Cow gallstones have become one of the world’s most valuable commodities, and are literally worth their weight in gold.
They have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat all sorts of things, including hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological conditions like strokes and unconsciousness.
The demand for gallstones is now higher than ever before, and so is their price.
According to the “Wall Street Journal”, last year, the price of cow gallstones rose to $5,800 per ounce. The price of gold is around $5,200 per ounce.
It seems like there are a TON of cows, so why are cow gallstones rare?
The chances of cows forming gallstones increases with age, but most slaughterhouses around the world “prefer to slaughter cattle at younger ages to improve agricultural efficiency.”
In fact, cow gallstone smuggling and robbery have become a thing in Brazil, where armed criminals are attacking cattle farms to steal the animals and any gallstones they can find. Then, they sell them on the black market.
Interesting. So if you have an anniversary coming up, maybe pass on a gold watch or a diamond tennis bracelet, and REALLY surprise your loved one with some handsome COW GALLSTONES!
