A Closer Look at The Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch
The Omega MoonSwatch, also known as the Speedmaster, is one of the most iconic wristwatches of the 20th century that was selected by NASA to be worn on the Moon. The Omega X Swatch MoonSwatch…
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What the Heck is a Russian Oligarch Anyway?
There are a number of English words ending in either -archy or -cracy that indicate one kind of government or another. This makes sense because the first comes from the Greek arkho meaning “to rule”…
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The Five Most Expensive Birthstones of All-Time
Birthstones have a long-standing history, dating back to biblical times. The Old Testament in the bible reveals that Moses made a breastplate and presented twelve gems, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, to his brother,…
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A Closer Look at The Seiko Prospex SPB083 Diver’s Watch
Over the years, Seiko has been the leading manufacturing brand well-known for its high quality and durable automatic timepieces at budget-friendly prices. One of Seiko’s famous and most appreciated timepieces is the Seiko SPB083 Diver’s…
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The Story of the Amie Leon Dore and New Balance Collaboration
The first time Amie Leon Dore and New Balance shoes decided to work together, it was 2019. The end result was the iconic 997, one of New Balance’s most loved shoes of all time. Since…
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Why Are Jordan 1 Retro Shattered Backboards So Expensive?
In the summer of 2015, Nike’s Jordan Brand decided to release the Air Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” colorway that made a huge impression in the sneaker world. These sneakers were very different from the other…
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The 10 Most Expensive Koi Fish Ever Sold
No one’s quite sure how long koi fish have been around, but considering the fossilized remains of its closest relative have been dated to over 20 million years old, it’s probably a long time. Records…
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Why Are Balenciaga High Heel Crocs so Expensive?
Crocs have always divided opinion, but they became more polarizing than ever when French fashion house Balenciaga decided to slap a heel and an $850 price tag on them in 2017. Suddenly, high comfort became…
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The Most Expensive Bonsai Trees Money Can Buy
Bonsai is an art that involves precision trimming and care of trees to encourage them to grow in a specific design. Each Bonsai tree takes years to perfect. It’s art in slow motion that evolves,…
