How to MINE OPAL gems in the OUTBACK - Smarter Every Day 164

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[@RukaSubCh]

No joke that old man is really badass .

[@n_puppy8283]

just greeks man :) xD

[@rikardnilsson3767]

maaaaan, I wish he was my grandpa.

[@rendellvalles6749]

Ruka Erika I agree

[@mattv88888888]

@WhatsUpBross Can confirm. Roommate is Greek.

[@timkim5894]

hes so nonchalant about it to, which makes it funny

[@xenonram]

he's not saying, "color, color, color." He's saying, "kala kala kala." That's "good" in Greek. He only said color after he heard you saying it.

[@TheHardscoperrr]

LOL

[@theyoungs6111]

Wow! Good observation.

[@jozefbeska9877]

No actually it could be colour, we refer to opal that doesnt have the shiny bits as having no colour, also known as potch opal. And opal that does have shiny bits as opal with colour, when you go mining with a few blokes youll find theyll start yelling "colour, colour" from the other side of the mine when they find something

[@Ntmoffi]

Andrew Delashaw Ohhh so he's greek?

[@xenonram]

Nerfin Merfitt yea.

[@AmjadMiandad]

2:23 Georgie: Where do you live? Alabama? Destin: Yes Alabama.... Georgie: Ahh, That's why you don't know...

[@genericusername4206]

yes we watched the video too

[@prakharmishra3000]

@@genericusername4206 lol

[@skywriter4308]

@@genericusername4206 I mean, he's referencing a part that he enjoyed to see if other people felt the same. If you want to avoid quote-comments frustrating you, just assume that they begin with, "I like the part when the guy said..."

[@seanthompson1197]

@@genericusername4206 ​ @Prakhar Mishra He is just quoting a part he enjoyed in a video we all enjoyed. That is what I would do if I was watching it with my friends.. can't we all be friends?

[@gregorteply9034]

Is this some kind of incest reference or....what?

[@margaretprice9016]

"Someone actually died here last week" Smiles the entire time

that sounds really psychopathic

[@margaretprice9016]

Opals look hard too ooo fiiind

[@steelcucumber5708]

WELCOME TO OUTBACK AUSTRALIA

[@genericusername4206]

@@steelcucumber5708 where my coober pedy brothers at

[@greennights2388]

After this is a place far more to heart's content, no exceptions. Unbrainwashed, we smile for the right reasons.

[@CobusGreyling]

"Then why I put the rope for!?" at 5:45 killed me

[@marcelwinklmuller5622]

i died

[@KLCII88]

Favorite part of the video, had me rolling haha.

[@eel1331]

Cobus Greyling missed it by a couple seconds

[@seanfreeman5853]

“Can you still climb the rope?” “Well, what do you think it’s for?”

[@IETCHX69]

Sah ! You have insulted my honor , Sunrise tomorrow . 20 paces turn and talk in an Outrageous accent ...

[@user-ou8fh4ng9t]

提交參政言論活動中侵犯隱私條款及滅族破壞力者違規行為。強制移除頻道革職資金賠償處理，遣送出境海外市場移送偵辦處分案件內容摧毀狀況不佳影響力危機處理

[@znerolz]

@@user-ou8fh4ng9t ?!?

[@cataliniordache3158]

5* stars =)))

[@giraffewarrior1756]

I’m just glad you didn’t do the stupid laughing emoji 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@myfavoritemartian1]

TIP: Never ask an old man "if he can still do it."

[@RussianBot69420]

Peg?

[@xXSoonexXx]

@@RussianBot69420 i like the way u think

[@Onbat123]

@@xXSoonexXx what ? Why dose Russian bot Evan mean ?

[@SuperMonkei]

"Why I put the rope for?"

[@ashketchup247]

If Georgie had a channel I would watch it.

[@rebelarcher5450]

he was in some episodes with his son in a show called OUTBACK OPAL HUNTERS , both him and his son love blasting with explosives , definately one of the best characters that have been on the show .

[@susanguikema59]

That's probably how he found him

[@paulsmyers203]

Opals might be precious stones, but Georgio is a world treasure.

[@Nyathalie_Efheart]

such a cool fella :P

[@squigglylines420]

yeah

[@ragnarokaeris]

It's Giorgos (Γιώργος) in Greek, just saying.

[@tigroar1578]

Paul Smyers tysm

[@StarcoreLabs]

Georgio could make some video courses and teach some life lessons. Great Guy!

[@misslaput7010]

"Nah you my friend, and i dont get upset with my friend" I LOVE THE OLD GUY

[@antoy384]

... as long as you *are* my friend. Ever seen Wolf Creek? Yup, don’t watch it if you don’t want to freak out in a trip in Australia ;)

[@paweltraczyk7847]

misslaput he reminds me of Rez if I hope I spelled his name right

[@AntonGerdin]

Reminds me of pashabiceps

[@Haplo-san]

Destin: "But there's also horizontal shafts at the bottom of the vertical shafts, right?" George: "No, that's tunnels, not shafts." xD

[@BlueberryWizard]

Definitions are important, the escape plan could reference tunnels and not shafts and if you've been using shafts all your life instead of tunnels, imagine the position you'd be in, fantastical once you are in "the know", but actually consider not knowing some things you know, and you'll start to see why people correct some people, it makes sense.

[@eamonia]

"Where you live, Alabama?" "Yes..." "Oh of course, that's why you don't know." Jesus Christ, I almost messed myself. Clearly Destin was just catering to the assumption that he didn't have as a profound grasp on American English as most other English speaking people with that much of an accent, as to be polite but dude totally schooled him in a very funny yet polite way. Humor knows none, yet all languages. I remember when it was ok to use it to break the ice instead of nowadays where; yeah...

[@Phoenix_Enterprises]

Actually, a vertical shaft has drives horizontally...lol Great that you hooked up with George...I've seen him working with quite a few miners. Opals form all over the world by the way...Aussie opals are unique in the world so far. :)

[@pavelmedbery3055]

I'm a little late to the party, but shafts are vertical entry passages to tunnels or mines, tunnels are underground passageways (note the non specific degree of the direction the hole takes), and an Adit is a horizontal tunnel.

[@Turboflabs]

Destin: Georgie: "of course I'm getting smarter !"

[@benj1008]

Haha, I had missed that bit.

[@peterthegamer9334]

Had to go back and watch it lol. Georgie the man! Funny af

[@jakobesterkyn7607]

Destin: Has (Insert bad thing) happened to you in the mines? Georgie: Yes many times!

[@youcantchangeyouryoutubeus6065]

has t seris come force u into subscribing to them YeS MaNy TiMeS

[@Immortal_YT]

@IrTechie ×2 or +333

[@justsmallstuff4994]

Raped? Yes many times

[@tapio_m6861]

@@justsmallstuff4994 Now I lower you in.

[@thadsyl3475]

Has is happened we’re you died...? YESSS MENY MENY TIMES

[@tawhidkhan3416]

Destin: Georgie Georgie: ''Yes?'' Destin: I feel like you are my friend. Georgie: ''I am your friend!!'' I could be your grandpa but doesn't matter I'm your friend. Georgie is a really great guy.

[@saarthakkamra1259]

1000th like for ya

[@gradeacloroxbleach47yearsa99]

he is the best 😂

[@orbitalrain1485]

Until it Rips his arm off and eats him

[@gradeacloroxbleach47yearsa99]

Lucas van Ginneken f

[@Dr.Driving101]

Indeed he is

[@fastracer2369]

8:29 "you busy?" Bruhhh love this guy

[@KAMIKAZE-dk8xd]

Hes a character and a half XD

[@raymondsims4450]

You were in a hole, by yourself, with no way out. And he came back for you. He's your friend! lol That was awesome! One of the best episodes!

[@abrahamweiss5827]

Well some of his stuff was in the hole and some people saw him with Destin. If he got Destin on his own the story could have been different.

[@rnqtn]

I love how patient he is. The older the more knowledge. Best thing is he isn’t hesitant to teach what he’s learned. Such an amazing man.

[@3_pancakes767]

"The older the more knowledge." Not always. *Usually not always(pretty rare)*

[@brianshissler3263]

Just dont call him George!

[@Vsauce3]

Such a great video and such a great adventure!

[@ShaidHosain]

Vsauce3 hey Jake!

[@x3ddailydoseofdopamine55]

3 likes what?? ... or am I early..

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Vsauce3 upload a new vid please

[@markrebollido5551]

your right vsauce3

[@smartereveryday]

Thank you very much Jake! +Vsauce3

[@ItsPowee]

Not gonna lie I'm kind of upset that there isn't a longer video about opal mining on your second channel. Please please please release the rest of your time with George because that man is hilarious and genuine and honestly my favorite guest that's ever been shown on this channel

[@okdarius]

That old man's like someone right out of a movie. Respect.

[@TallowTheQuoll]

Opal Kings I think it is by Discovery, he's one of the main people on that show.

[@DanielRenardAnimation]

That fine balance between being a genius and/or having gone _completely mad_ within the field of work you do. Fantastic guy. I shall indeed think of him, whenever I see opals, haha! 😄

[@Freekniggers]

Daniel Renard double like

[@TheTrojanMaker]

its awesome what personalitys you can find if you travel the world like destin.

[@leapoffaith20]

And old Greek man who's been living in the out back since the 60s . I'm surprised there wasn't more swearing TBH.

[@saber1epee0]

Leap Of Faith hahaha they were there for hours and we saw an edited 10 minutes of film. I think there were probably plenty of swears.

[@jackduncan1491]

I never heard him swear. Generally a nice guy

[@memisgigas1780]

David Miatke bruh you haven't been to Greece. The whole country is people swearing

[@timosliveris6164]

I am Greek can confirm

[@jonhsmith5169]

@@timosliveris6164 Εε όχι και βρίζουμε όλη την ώρα ρε τους μαλακές... Υπερβάλλουν λίγο τα μουνοσκυλα !!! Χαχα 🤣

[@davidg2479]

"but there's also horizontal shafts right?" "that's called a tunnel."

[@kindlin]

**Horizontal, but yes, I loved that quote. Particularly because as an engineer, I'm constantly correcting people calling columns [vertical members] as beams [horizontal members] and vice versa.

[@mattthomison4656]

Horizontal

[@Thisbook2022]

Zorihontal

[@Jadiac5]

Georgie looks like that grandpa or uncle who shows you everything and teaches you all you need to know in life

[@TallowTheQuoll]

He's on a tv series done by the discovery network

[@brainkrieg1423]

I used to work with a guy like that at my first machining job. He was from Poland, he was in his late 60s, he had undergrad and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, software engineering, and electrical engineering (all from communist Poland, so basically worthless here in the 80s), he ran a Fiat plant in Poland for 5 years, he ran a church hospital for a while, and he was a machinist for 16 years. He taught me basically everything I know, indirectly. He loved to talk and I loved to listen so much that when I was stuck on a machine setup, I had to weigh the tradeoff in my head every time, do I learn how to think things through by myself and potentially spend an hour on this, or do I go ask Tad, get the setup done in five minutes, and end up spending an hour talking about nuns 😂 sometimes when I hadn't seen him in a while, he'd wander over to my cell, drop the FILTHIEST joke you've ever heard, and then walk away giggling. Absolutely delightful character.

[@briansmobile1]

Love Georgie. What a cool guy! Most people in the world are great, but those who are doing what they love and work really hard at it seem to have a character about them. They know who they are, they are happy with who they are, and they inspire others to do the same.

[@christophergrimm7490]

briansmobile1, you inspire me with some of the selfless services you give. Crazy to see one of my favorite KZbinrs comment on another channel I like. Wish this old man would start his own channel, I'd defiantly want to see him more.

[@sjoerd1427]

"Can you still climb up the rope?" "Then why I put the rope for?" Lmao

[@StefanR33]

Sjoerd epic!!

[@stivi739]

Incase winch has a mechanical issue and as youre free falling you have to grab the rope so you dont die

[@andrewhxrris]

Sjoerd Is

[@nuru666]

@@stivi739 The joke went over your head, I think...

[@NickyNightShine]

Stupid questions get stupid answers

[@KALEEMIX]

“You’re My friend , I don’t-get upset with my Friend” I liked-that

[@christopherlee280]

You also like unnecessary hyphens

[@KALEEMIX]

@@christopherlee280 lol

[@Atlantismonkey40]

Old guys like this are a gem themself. They too have a high value.

[@OutcastAngelV]

"You can still do it??" "Why I put the rope for?!?" I'm dying hahah

[@richardpike8748]

Yes! I was looking for someone to comment this!

[@derplecbob]

Dustin - "you can still do it?" Georgie - *"Yeah Why I Put The Rope For!?"*

[@user-ou8fh4ng9t]

這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式，終身不得使用經商。

[@znerolz]

@@user-ou8fh4ng9t 這個參政言論破壞性者持有所蓄意縱火案件內容投資者陷入困境危及到案情著作權益廣告商機密文件危機處理。這個參政者移除頻道是必定要退出市場經商環境科學性系統工程集團旗下廣告族群互動夥伴關係。所有的頻道成員包括互動關係串聯起動密切訂閱。務必確認再進行交流運作誤導系統工程進度操作方式，終身不得使用經商。 The destructive person who participated in the political speech held the case of the intentional arson case. The investor was in trouble and the confidentiality of the case file was criticized. The politician's removal of the channel is bound to withdraw from the interactive business community of the Business Environment Science Systems Engineering Group. All channel members include an interactive relationship to start a close subscription. Be sure to confirm the communication operation and mislead the system construction progress mode, and do not use business for life wtf?!

[@ww6372]

@@znerolz if I were to bet it would be youtube glitching again and posting comments to the wrong videos

[@pnutdraws]

@@znerolz IKR , what did we just stumble into ? lol

[@johnhenderson5222]

Or this is one of those jokes where you post something that gets the internet shut off if you live in China. The validity of this and the fact that you have to bypass that stuff to even access KZbin makes me doubt it, but it's a possibility

[@MKRacerDude]

Destin: “Diamond, sapphire, or ruby... are just a colored rock.” Me: *a geologist* no

[@zacharyhan4351]

Grammar teachers: NO

[@jayebuss5562]

Smarter every Day....

[@sharonlewis7638]

The thing about opals that stand out to me are usually there’s no two alike. That is what differentiates them from other 💎

[@creeperizak8971]

That's right, they are colored minerals.

[@arnabkumarpandatech-054]

Pure carbon and aluminium oxide with impurities

[@babab1699]

"We're doing this because women like pretty things on their ears" hahahahahhahaha lmao 8:10

[@morbikdon5245]

Or maaybee they do that because men like women with pretty things on their ears?

[@aquah2080]

@@morbikdon5245 mMmMm... No

[@amanthakur8269]

@@morbikdon5245 ofcourse not.....i think that most men are reluctant to buy jewelleries

[@ndarandara7528]

A big liar. Money money most be funny.

[@tanmayluthia4168]

-where you live ? - Alabama - Ah ! that's why you don't know 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AnonyMous-gs2gw]

Tanmay Luthia don't know what...

[@marcg.3333]

that shafts are not horizontal.. they are called tunnels! :)

[@supercomputer0448]

Tanmay Luthia sweet home Alabama

[@canadiancrafter5100]

supercomputer2004 where the skies are so blue

[@TheFloydsta]

and men marry their sisters

[@thewalawalashow6399]

I play minecraft but this old man does minecraft

[@soylentgreenb]

Are you kidding? He dug straight down!

[@nomasan]

With mods

[@rodpauloduran1686]

I would like, but the 666 likes though

[@thewalawalashow6399]

@@rodpauloduran1686 your good to go now lol

[@johnbords]

Mineshaft😂👌

[@will928]

Georgie, even though we’ll probably never meet, your vibes are impeccable and marvelous

[@adrrianarose85]

1:46 George: *tries to say 'Jawohl' in german* Subtitels (confused): *George says something*

[@kniefi]

Mann das klingt wirklich wie "jawohl"... Is it just my ears or did he really say it!?!

[@Ankakick]

@@kniefi hat er

[@janjezierski44]

I understood that and immediately I started looking for a comment like this!

[@ShayBowskill]

"I could be your grand pop. Doesn't matter, I am your friend." GEORGIE THO

[@ericagermain4796]

Shay Bowskill 5

[@rigby7218]

“WHY I PUT THE ROPE FOR” he isn’t the one we want, but he’s the one we need

[@rorschacht8478]

*Deserve

[@SamuelPearlman]

I died at that piece of amazing!

[@gyzardo3648]

He is EXPLICITLY the one we want what are you TALKING ABOUT!!??

[@jackt314]

I’m half Greek and I can tell you the relaxed, funny comedic genius of this amazing man was true to his nation that was hilarious 😂🤣

[@seanbayley7452]

The largest population of Greeks outside of Greece live in Australia they are great people who make Australia a better place.

[@SimonBrisbane]

So.. you’re only half funny?

[@nieko919]

i know i'm around 4 years late but georgie is one of the coolest people ever. hope he's still around today doing whatever makes him happy

[@madmick3794]

Yep, still about. An Aussie show called "Opal hunters" follows him and a few others across Australia now.

[@ErebosGR]

1:18 Καρντάση is greek, it comes from the turkish kardaş and it means "brother".

[@HistoricaHungarica]

So "Kardashian" also (probably) means brother? :S

[@ErebosGR]

That's armenian and --I think it means "brotherly" or "brother-like"-- apparently it means "stone carver" (see below)

[@Mike_zxc]

"Kardashian" probably means Bitchy in greek. Q.Q

[@boxingbird8647]

+severe 1 cx

[@atugak]

ErebosGR Love and respect from Turkey my Greek friend :)

[@Seezoe]

wonderful men like George keep making my days much brighter. thank you for sharing this wonderful experience!

[@Xan4tos]

Same here, George is just awesome. If everybody would be like him, it would make the world much greater!

[@ethanchou4906]

Gardashi

[@hslice]

SizzoTheGreat gardashi not george jeez get your facts right

[@tigroar1578]

SizzoTheGreat thanks

[@linnen_elm]

y'all sick fck, it's Gardashi! GARDASHI!

[@CBent282]

3 years later and I've now bought a gem cutting machine and I am saving up to take a trip to Australia to mine opals myself. Thank you

[@yummyherbicide7296]

"This was approximately the time I realised I should've told any of these details to my wife" Well it's no fun if they know!

[@5MadMovieMakers]

Looks like he's mining his own business

[@Sannu98]

O.O

[@ar9n]

O SNAP

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

Oh pal, where did you dig up that?

[@Sparrow141420]

I don't think you're seeing the hole picture here.

[@MrDasmaster]

No one comment is better than mine!

[@zapfanzapfan]

Meets strange guy, goes out in the desert and gets dropped in a hole... sounds like a weird date to me :-)

[@floriandraxler3868]

a wired date or the start of a CSI crime scene xD

[@1Ev1LM0nk3y]

i was waiting for a "it puts the lotion on" reference.

[@luludiamelisses9623]

He is Greek that’s why he sounds strange, kardashi means brother and southern Greeks use it to call others like this

[@Jefferson-ly5qe]

Old George showed him just how deep his shaft goes ;)

[@jessicag630]

Sounds like Aladdin to me

[@HistoryBusiness16]

Thank u George! I love the opal 3 piece jewelry set that my aunt gave me for my birthday :)!

[@greggarfunkel8799]

Saw that old man on another show.. He’s straight up nuts.. He was doing things that made my head spin. Couldn’t imagine having that much energy.

[@technicallytrying]

This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years “I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?”

[@Some1StoleMyName]

jack pick

[@pennieschirz6054]

This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years “I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?”

[@salsaman9054]

@@pennieschirz6054 jack pick*

[@dappnya3654]

This guy is incredible, it’s like he’s known you for 20 years “I’m going to go get an axe pick, you busy?

[@scottbrunner9569]

@@dappnya3654 jack pick*

[@tiagopadua]

hahah that old dude is awesome!

[@MrLarsgren]

yeah. and must be easy to take people out. if the customer is an azz they just leave him and drill a new hole. 700 or 701 holes. always happy customers ;)

[@iraklisonic354]

Think he is greek

[@sean-colinfort2111]

He reminds me a lot of a Turkish soccer coach I once had. Lots of fun! Georgie is a great character.

[@oi.clutch7656]

Tiago de Pádua don’t talk about Dustin like that!

[@apotatogirl2309]

I think he is from Greece too 😂

[@astro_hunter1823]

Destin-"You can still do it ?" " Gardashi- "Yeah Why I put the rope for" What a legend 🤣🤣

[@benmonroe_the_1]

This is easily one of the most interesting channels on KZbin. Destin, you rock man! And you really do help all of us get a little smarter every day that we learn from you. 🤜🏼 🤛🏼

[@angelalewis3645]

“Rock” 😂 Good job

[@ChickaWoofRanch]

Can you have George on every episode?

[@chadoftoons]

Haha that would be amazing but also pretty strange

[@YOURsexDOCTOR]

A cameo every now and then would be welcome.

[@Homiloko2]

I love George, he is absolutely grea

[@emiliosagichnicht7521]

That would be AWSOME :D

[@chaoticature]

He is fantastic! I'm an Aussie myself, about 800 kms from Coober Pedy and George's charisma & attitude is so very common amongst many hard knox happy Australians. Many people from overseas adapt so well to this blessed country's humour, wit and charm. I know a 77 year old Spanish fella, Jose, who has lived here most his life and has still retained his accent but is absolutely bogan hilarious and proudly Australian. Similarly to this dude. Sure is a great place to live.

[@SyntheticFuture]

That guide is freaking awesome :x Such a simple guy, such a sense for humor xD

[@SyntheticFuture]

Has that ever happened? Maaany times! It's no problem! Also, most opals you'll see are faux opals. Real opals are rather expensive and not something you buy in any store.

[@darcgibson5099]

"Can you still climb it?" "Why do you think I put the rope?!"

[@andyb6177]

The guide really made the video.

[@LittleRainGames]

Andy B its like the vice scopolamine video

[@barry4848]

I travelled to Cooper Pedy in 1985. As a young Canadian backpacker I attended a New years eve party at an opal mine. The local people were definitely a special breed. This video brought back a flood of memories. All good!!

[@BigVeggie.]

This video is a gem. It deserves so much more attention.

[@angelalewis3645]

“Gem” 😂 Good job

[@txisbest2010]

Mining gems down a vertical shaft using a pickax... I thought it only existed inside Minecraft -___-

[@vertdefurk]

Thank you for watching "Smarter Every Day". You certainly need it...

[@txisbest2010]

Yes I do... I thought we abandoned pickax for centuries now, and drilled everything instead...

[@noahhounshel104]

Thats like saying we replaced the hammer with a drill. A chisel with a buzz saw. A paintbrush for a paint roller. You get the idea.

[@McMaxc231]

Its called 'Tunnels' You're from Alabama too?

[@imshtoney]

When its vertical its a shaft. When its horizontal its a tunnel

[@davidbuschhorn6539]

That guy! "Why you think I have the rope for?" LOL!!

[@austinnevels7447]

You really got me on this one! I became a jewelers apprentice about 9 months ago. I’m not a jewelry wearer but the tiny tools got me interested. I decided the ONLY piece I would ever wear is an opal I found myself. I still don’t wear jewelry but it’s some of the most fulfilling creative work I have ever been apart of. Opal are the coolest!!!

[@MrLew1965]

Dustin has got to be the most Positive Dude on You Tube !! Your personality is uplifting and inspirational Dustin !! Love these videos !!

[@zergrieft2006]

Bruh... 1# Rule NEVER DIG STRAIGHT DOWN

[@sailingsolar]

At a beach or in soft sand, yes! Hard ground is a completely different thing. You either get it or not. The ground characteristics your digging through is quite varied and determines what's up..

[@issame37]

@@sailingsolar Its a Minecraft joke...

[@sailingsolar]

@@issame37 Oh! Never played that. I came from a different time. Thanks

[@MH-nx6cf]

@@sailingsolar lol, well just so you know if you dig straigt down you might fall in some lava

[@sailingsolar]

@@MH-nx6cf Makes sense,,, if your gigging in Hawaii. I'm in Texas, you would hit oil. Did you ever play, the game "Gig Dug"? I use to play that for quarters. Cheers.

[@codyfindlay3989]

That old guy needs more cameras on him. He's a national treasure like Steve Irwin!

[@atomicdeath10]

He's from Greece.

[@melissab4710]

He is NOTHING like Steve Irwin. What an insult.

[@LordLongHands]

This man is a god

[@NKJFVIDS]

Bee Bee do you know what a simile is? Obviously not...

[@michelewilliams1296]

Just found Smarter Every Day. You mined for opal and found treasure. I found out Great Courses is online and offers a month free through Great. Courses Plus. Learning is my treasure. Thank you!

[@victoriaeads6126]

I've had Coober Pedy on my bucket list since I first heard about it, probably as a high school student. It's not just about pretty earrings, these are amazing, beautiful stones. They are SO beautiful that diamond merchants realized they could easily become more popular than diamonds, so they invented a myth that opals are bad luck. Their formation is fascinating and nothing else is really like the beauty of opals. If they weren't so fragile I would have one in my wedding ring. My husband, who had the ring designed for me, had a gorgeous Sri Lankan blue moon stone set into it instead.

[@rutatutut]

5:34 "Why is the rope for??" -George HAHAAHAHAHAHHA.

[@robbhays8077]

What do you call it when you just learn or read or see something and then, all of a sudden, you start noticing that thing getting referenced in other places? We just watched The Rescuers Down Under, and McLeech mentions that there's "nothing but opal mines as far as the eye can see" or something like that. And now this...

[@LPNeogetz]

Robb Hays beidermeinhof iirc

[@NenucooPT]

Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon

[@biolinkstudios]

Its call being aware...

[@skerbl]

That's a pretty disturbing name for anybody who knows who Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof actually were and what deplorable acts they committed alongside their fellow terrorists...

[@Hooga89]

It's called Synchronicity. The 20th century Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist Carl Jung elaborated on it a lot.

[@AZAce1064]

Love your channel. Smarter every day is the perfect name. I’m really surprised we don’t see you on your own tv channel too.

[@chcagr]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@DoctorWhovian101]

Destin makes friends with everyone he meets and I think it's magical. Destin, you have a superpower right there

[@TravisTerrell]

I feel like if I was the guy, I might have bit offended if I was sharing with a person what I'm passionate about and have done all my life, and he started saying, "Man, this is so weird." He eventually got to the greater point he was trying to make, but it was still rather condescending.

[@HOPPIRI]

He's just Naruto, but in real life.

[@MexieMex]

Tunnels *NOT* shafts! LOL

[@finnroby9233]

Mexie Mex tunnels are horizontal and shafts are vertical

[@MexieMex]

FINN ROBY Yes, that's why it was funny ;^/

[@thebearking3738]

Nice 777 sucks I have to ruin it

[@gatecharb8384]

Hole is just a shaft sideways.

[@plsdonttttt]

nooo no no tunnel go like this > and shafts go like this ^

[@goldzeriteminer]

Everything about the way you make your videos and put the time and effort to teach the world about amazing things like this that never in a million years could I ever imagine of learning is amazing I respect how you chose your sponsors and how you stick with those that you trust I'm going to follow that link and start my paid subscription so I can support you and your channel I'm also going to support you on patreon because what you do is great for the world you are what I wish all of the internet could be I hope you see this and I hope you have a great life thank you for everything

[@ibartobotes6896]

Job 28! Man's search for treasure! "Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom." Love it 💪🏼

[@TheSingingBUn]

That old man is a precious jewel. I wish I had a grandpa like him. XD

[@3_pancakes767]

I wish I had a grandpa

[@Die__Ene]

@@3_pancakes767 Keep it light

[@yaikellopez8245]

He likes them young, so u gotta chance

[@kinggamez8944]

Grandpa so you have chosen.... death

[@anorwayer97]

You could say he is an... Opal

[@toysareforboys1]

OMG I love that... "Can you still do it?" ... "If not, what the f the rope for?!?" lol. so awesome.

[@BK45AUS]

This is what i love out the outback and the bushies, doesnt matter where your from, the land and life is tough, they all end up the same, direct, usually very friendly if you dont bore them and can put in a solid days work, dont be weak and realise, you are not smarter than them out "out here" Fantastic people, fantastic scenery and a night sky that will blow your mind. i love getting out bush whenever i can. Awesome channel.

[@gritz1701]

"Then why I put the rope for" OMG LMAO, I love this guy!

[@DavidEpic001]

"You can still do it?" "then why i put the rope for?" He is a character.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

This one has been a long time coming, I remember asking about if you were looking into this subject, what, two years ago now? Awesome.

[@hussainkhuraibet2220]

NightHawkInLight love you channel

[@hussainkhuraibet2220]

NightHawkInLight especially the melting bismuth one

[@RenjiB]

Very interesting!!

[@smartereveryday]

You'll notice my hat is clean. This was filmed long ago.

[@CSGSurvival]

Back when you were giving a speech at a University?

[@jaybales3160]

Wow very exciting. Interesting and educational. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck with future digs.

[@aliminingcompany]

Mining is my passion and I love people around the world doing this adventurous passion to follow! Love and respect from Pakistan! ❤❤

[@Rapidpanda1st]

"The rope is there so you can climb up! ...wow ...have you ever had to do that?" "Oh many times man" "You can still do it?" *disbelieving stare* "....why with the rope for!?"

[@idk2b58]

I loved that

[@fakjbf3129]

While I haven't used the Great Courses Plus myself, a lot of channels I watch advertise them and I know viewers there have had pretty good experiences with it.

[@smartereveryday]

I would love it if you gave it a shot with me and help me decide if they should be a long-term sponsor. Here's the link. Feel free to cancel before the one month free trial is over. ow.ly/OoWp302du3z

[@acesul8811]

I was on the edge the last time they sponsored you, but this new video has sold me. You meet the strangest people and do the craziest things. So I'm signing up. Do me a solid and tell your wife, next time, okay?

[@smartereveryday]

I learned that lesson.

[@ajohnson153]

I'm sort of curious if The Great Courses is still relevant as a paid service. I don't doubt the quality of their content, but with the amount of free University level courses there are from places like MIT open courseware and Coursera, I'm just wondering if the value of their service makes it worthwhile over the free content.

[@nancydeis7121]

I love that guy. He made me feel happy even though i am going through a bad time. Thank you Georgie.

[@TallowTheQuoll]

He is a recurring person on a show made by Discovery called Opal Kings I think it is.

[@Sirmellowman]

this is hands down my favorite video this channel has done lol. its a shame its so short

[@hitlersmissingtesticle69]

That guy is a hoot I'd love to mine with that guy😂

[@hitlersmissingtesticle69]

Ldvgg right he seems like a pretty good guy to be around😂

[@nicoledaisy808]

What is the cost of opal gem

[@sharpyshark8329]

i bet u mean "mine that guy"

[@hitlersmissingtesticle69]

Raiden no idea dude

[@hitlersmissingtesticle69]

Nicole Daisy well I went into Google u can get an uncut opal a small one for like 15$ u can get a slightly larger uncut opal for about 30-45$

[@christophergrimm7490]

If this old man started his own KZbin channel, I would defiantly subscribe.

[@khalidbinwalid1566]

What would you be defying?

[@StaunchTeddy420]

"I'm subscribing... but I don't want to!

[@Rafael-sg2tc]

Its wonderfull to see that u dont plan everything and are very openminded and ask people if u could join. Sorry for my bad grammer.

[@nikolaishriver7922]

The great courses is actually a really cool service, my GF had access to that for one of her classes and we ended up watching a ton of cooking shows. One of the few video services worth paying for. This video was awesome lol

[@BeastlyBird]

That old man made this video entertaining.

[@TheIdeasGuy]

Manu Talamoa typical old Greek bloke. We have a lot of them here in Australia, and they're always fun to chat to. I've worked with a couple over the years and always had a good laugh with them ... just don't catch them on a bad day because they tend to swear their heads off at you in various Greek/Italian/etc. dialects haha

[@aranciadicapri170]

Yeah he savage.

[@mhtsakosG1]

Of course, he is Greek ;)

[@cookie_licker1284]

what a nice and funny man. the last part where he said I could be your grandpa but im your friend was one of the best things haha. and then with the accent makes it even funnier

[@milokiss8276]

This seems like a genuinely fun trip. All throughout, From the drill to the man to the picking, I'd work there.

[@victornadar]

Job 28 definitely explains this video !! A wonderful read!

[@chambzors1]

that guy has been mining gems so long he became one haha top bloke

[@BobIzam]

Destin, this is one of your best videos yet. Not just because your showing Australia, but because your enthusiasm in the video is infectious and the expert (dunno how to spell his name) is an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@samuelvital9145]

Georgie really has THAT personality! im over here stressing over stuff but this video really cheered me up thanks for the great vids! also let me know if you need a college student in electrical engineering im a short drive away from huntsville!

[@seppecornille]

Still one of my favorite vids, keep up the good work!

[@formularogue]

The opal mining guy has such a cool and fun personality!

[@FlyingJetpack1]

I think in experiences like these, the people you meet are more valuable than the journey itself.

[@jye-mings.2476]

why doesnt this comment have 20k likes

[@gekota6950]

This old man is a true legend!

[@formerdwellerofthebasements]

I love how he asked Destin if he’s busy, as they both are at the bottom of a hole in Aussie land😂