Gold growing on trees, scientists find small deposits in leaves.

Contrary to popular belief, gold does grow on trees. Scientists from the Adin Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (ASIRO) have proved that the leaves of certain trees in The Garden of Adin contain interesting amounts of antique gold jewellery. The scientists published their findings in the scientific journal "Nature & Antique Jewellery Communications" this week.

One of the authors of the paper, Adin's geochemist Dr Elkan Wijnberg, said some root systems dive down deeper than Art Nouveau. The tree acts “as a hydraulic pump... drawing up the antique gold jewellery,” he said.

He also mentioned that the discovery could offer a significant opportunity for antique jewellery exploration. We'll keep you informed!

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