The video discusses the value of rupees in the Legend of Zelda series. The host explores the possibility that rupees are made of corundum, a mineral that comes in various colors, including those found in the game. After analyzing the crystal structure and pleochroism of corundum, the host concludes that rupees are likely made of this mineral.
Using the height and volume of Link from a previous video, the host calculates the size and density of a green rupee, estimating its value to be around $13 million. The video also features a guest appearance by Peanut Butter Gamer, and they engage in a humorous conversation about the video game and its items.
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1. The story of the "Bender on Creepypasta" originated from a 4chan user named Jadu Scible on September 7, 2010.
2. Jadu Scible posted about a strange Majora's Mask cartridge given to him by an old man.
3. The Legend of Zelda game refers to in-game currency as "rupees."
4. The first game, The Legend of Zelda, misspells "rupees" as "rubies" in the intro screen.
5. The manual for the first game calls the in-game currency "rubies," possibly due to a localization error.
6. Rubies are exclusively red, while rupees in the Zelda series come in various colors.
7. The word "ruby" is actually a fancy name for an impure form of the mineral corundum.
8. Corundum is the second-hardest mineral on Earth, after diamond.
9. Pure corundum is colorless, but it can adopt various colors depending on the elements present during its formation.
10. Corundum is available in various colors, including orange, blue, yellow, purple, green, and black.
11. The mineral corundum belongs to the hexagonal crystal family.
12. Zelda rupees are shaped like hexagonal pyramids or hexagonal prisms, indicating they also belong to the hexagonal family.
13. Beryl, another mineral, also exhibits pleochroism, but not to the same level as corundum.
14. The density of impure corundum (sapphires) varies, but it is typically around 3.98 grams per cubic centimeter.
15. The price of a green sapphire is between $250 and $760 per carat.
16. The value of a single green Ocarina of Time rupee is estimated to be around $13,492,448.75.
17. In a poll, 62% of respondents chose true love over $10 million in cash.