The U.S. still accounts for over 8,100 tons of gold at a laughable $42.22/oz, thanks to an outdated law. Accounting at this old rate is like juggling finances with stone tablets in a digital age! Imagine buying a sports car at horse-and-buggy prices. This arcane relic of past legislation misrepresents true value in today's complex financial landscape. A stark reminder folks, the government dances to old tunes while the market moves at light speed! Let's hope they update before we're all paying for our lattes in gold dust!