And we might be attracted to the thought that the value of life is increased by its very preciousness.

我们可能会被这种想法所吸引,那就是生命的价值是因为它的珍贵而增长的。

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For example, he says that a five-carat fancy yellow diamond increased in value by 180 percent from 2001 to 2011 He compared that to Berkshire Hathaway stock, which increased by 52 percent for that 10-year period and Coca Cola, which grew 42.5 percent.

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Even better, September calls in Mosaic increased in value by more than 190%.

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She estimates that her collection of 30 pieces has increased in value by about 40% in the last two years.

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