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[–] Chadus_Maximus@lemm.ee 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Because platinum is also a concept. Nobody has gotten an aluminum record, or an aluminum medal. Some metals have ascended beyond mere utility into superficiality. Aluminium isn't there yet.