Diamonds are Forever

The idea that “diamonds are forever” is quite literally the result of an incredibly successful marketing campaign by De Beers in the 1950s.

Before that nobody actually wanted diamonds very much and the truth is diamonds aren’t even rare.

De Beers has a monopoly so it makes it seem like they are rare.

NUTTY NEWS APPs: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch – Android

Nutty News Today – Strange News – Nutty Videos – Pinterest Nutty News - Nutty News Magazine - Facebook - Nutty News on Twitter - Nutty Videos on Twitter - Strange Facts – Strange Crimes - Politics USA Today –Today’s Nutty Joke - Technology News - True Crime Stories Updated 24 Hours A Day – Your Local News - Submit Nutty News