http://www.myglobalinvestments.com/goldsilver/news/2011/06/silver-a-critical-strategic-metal.cfm Interesting read although it's an old article. If any future release iPhone or MacBook uses the new silver-zinc batteries, sure silver price will get a huge boost.
Can anyone show me a historical example of a commodity resource that jumped in price due to its need in new technology?
http://www.futures-explained.com/co...tures-heatmap/what-moves-the-palladium-price/ Hard to nail down causation, but certainly is worth more now then say mid '90s
That graph is completely stupid. The picnical of lego was in 2001 not 1994 after the Japanese made a real life 1:1 scale of Godzilla.To this day it is Japan's biggest step forward in science and technology.
Please don't insult LEGO. LEGO was key for baby development and immature adults. I advice you double take your position.
LEGO Trains will greatly benefit from Silver-Zinc batteries. Batteries were first introduced in LEGO trains back in 1966. Anything that will help them Locomotives get extra mileage. Here is some Google Image search results of LEGO batteries Many model train conductors will be rejoicing over the good news! .