Mexico!
From the Wikipedia entry on Tequila:
“In 2008, Mexican scientists discovered a method to transform 80-proof (40% alcohol) tequila into diamonds. This process involves heating the tequila to over 800 degrees C (1,400 degrees F) to vaporize the tequila. The tequila particles are cooled, and settle upon steel or silicon trays in an even, pure layer. The results are hoped to have numerous commercial and industrial applications, but are far too small (100–400 nm diameter) for use in jewelry.“
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October 7, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I just realized that even I, editor of wiki, still am suspicious of the lady when she sits there with a shit-eating grin and tell me a bizarre fact.
The word “wiki” means quick in Hawaiian, which is why I like her; however, it does not, in the slightest, imply honesty.
So I checked its texts and sexts, and found my lack of trust was once again unfounded…
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/091002-ig-nobels-2009-winners.html