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Comment author: Thomas 09 February 2015 04:25:34PM 5 points [-]

Perhaps, because you need two fast rotating neutron stars to brush one against the other. Only this creates gold, a simple supernova explosion isn't enough. ;-)

Comment author: Viliam_Bur 10 February 2015 11:17:20AM 0 points [-]

two fast rotating neutron stars to brush one against the other

That's what a proper Randian hero would do in a week with bare hands, if he only could get rid of all the bureaucratic obstacles.

(Sorry, couldn't resist. I was watching Atlas Shrugged 3 yesterday, and the memories are still fresh.)