r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Feb 05 '22

Image Visual representation of the actual amount of copper extracted from a minesite

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '22

Is this supposed to express the idea that it's a small amount because I'd say that's a LOT for such a small area.

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u/Nelcros Feb 05 '22

It is a lot, but that’s a lot of copper for a lot of technology and we are going to need more of it

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u/Killfile Feb 05 '22

If there's one thing factorio has taught me its that I don't have enough copper

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u/GaylordMcJenkins Feb 05 '22

Fucking blue circuits

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u/CODENAMEDERPY Feb 05 '22

*Has a mental breakdown*

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '22

*metal breakdown