Multiple choice general knowledge

All that glitters is not ___.

  1. diamond

  2. platinum

  3. gold

  4. carbon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a common proverb meaning that attractive appearances don't always indicate true value. The phrase dates back to the 12th century and gold was traditionally the most valuable shiny metal, hence it became the standard in this saying about deceptive appearances.

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