Turning into? It wasn't always? Since the dawn of civilization, people have looked for the magical formula to turn base metals into gold--to create wealth out o

Turning into? It wasn't always? Since the dawn of civilization, people have looked for the magical formula to turn base metals into gold--to create wealth out of nothing, for no real work or creation of value. Maybe the latest iteration of Rumplestilskin's spinning wheel will turn out to be more real than past attempts, but personally I am dubious.