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Collectible Vinyl: The Wu-Tang Clan: Once Upon a Time in Shaolin

Nostalgia, that longing feeling for the past when things seemed better, easier, and more fun. That’s exactly how I feel every time I see things that has been considered Vintage. That old television our family have for years, yeah, programs are still in black and white. What should we be talking about here are those Vinyl records that are collecting dust down the basement. We’re gonna try to research about these records if we can salvage a decent sell. According to Wiki, a phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English), or simply a record, is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac, with earlier records having a fine abrasive filler mixed in. Starting in the 1940s polyvinyl chloride became common, hence the name vinyl. The phonograph record was the p

No Sunlight No Problem for these 5 Plants

Gardening began to be more popular during the Pandemic. Though we’re still not fully recovered from CoViD-19 and yet another illness like MonkeyPox is testing the vulnerability of the human race, we tend to battle the odds to survive. Yeah, survival of the fittest might be true. Anyways, we’re deviating from the topic people, let’s get to it. As far as this little research is concerned, we found 5 plants that can survive without sunlight. Yes, plants also have their way to survive if subjected into hostile environment. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) The Chinese evergreen is the common name used for a collection of plants from the Aglaonema genus - which tend to tolerate low light conditions very well. Aglaonemas will produce flowers (these are not very showy), but they're grown primarily for the attractive leathery leaves. There are many hybrid varieties of the Chinese evergreen available which have been cultivated over the last century. This is because of their increasing

Collectible Car: The 1966 Jaguar E Type Series 1 Convertible

Some men spend their time trying to collect old, antique, or even vintage items not just because of its monetary gain, but rather because it imposes a great significance in their childhood, some have just like the elders says, sentimental value while others, they simply just find those things pretty in the eyes. If you consider yourself into Cars, one particular Automobile that is so tempting to have is The Jaguar E Type. The Jaguar E-Type, or the Jaguar XK-E for the North American market, is a British sports car that was manufactured by Jaguar Cars Ltd between 1961 and 1974. Its combination of beauty, high performance, and competitive pricing established the model as an icon of the motoring world. The E-Type's claimed 150 mph (241 km/h) top speed, sub-7-second 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration, unitary construction, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and independent front and rear suspension distinguished the car and spurred industry-wide changes. The E-Type was based on

Collectible Coin: The 1928 Chinese Zhang Zoulin Coin or The Mukden Tiger Dollar

Around the world, each country has a certain Coin that is at times, not just rare, but rather became so expensive because of a story One Chinese coin which is certified by Sarasota-based Numismatic Guaranty Company, was sold at an auction for more than two million US Dollars (US $2 M). The vintage coin, which depicts the warlord Zhang Zuolin. Zhang Zuolin (Zhāng Zuòlín; March 19, 1875 – June 4, 1928), nicknamed Zhang Laogang, was an influential Chinese bandit, soldier, and warlord during the Warlord Era in China. The warlord of Manchuria from 1916 to 1928, and the military dictator of the Republic of China in 1927 and 1928, he rose from banditry to power and influence. Backed by Japan, Zhang successfully influenced politics in the Republic of China during the early 1920s. In fall of 1924 during the Second Zhili–Fengtian War, he invaded and gained control of Peking, including the internationally recognized government, in April 1926. His appointment as grand marshal of the Republic

Collectible Aquarium Fish: The Peppermint Angelfish

Once again, we will discuss here one of the most expensive collectible aquarium fish in the world. This time, this fish came from way deep in the ocean. A saltwater fish that is not that easy to catch. The peppermint angelfish (Centropyge boylei) is a relatively small species of marine ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. It is found in the Central area of the South Pacific Ocean, and is known to be native to the Cook Islands. The Peppermint Angel is a more recent discovery, as the species name indicates, it was discovered by Charles (Chip) Boyle. The peppermint angelfish has a deep, oval shaped body which has five white vertical bands on a reddish-orange background. The dorsal and anal fins have white margins and the caudal fin is translucent. The face and chin are white. This species attains a maximum total length of 7 centimetres or 2.8 inches. On areas of Coral rubble, this fish is found at depths of 55 to 120 metres (180 to 394 ft). Ov

Collectible Aquarium Fish: The Platinum Arowana

Are you fond of taking care of aquarium fish? This article is for you. When we started to set up a simple aquarium, we asked our local dealership what kind of fish is the easiest to care, which fish requires a lot of attention and of course, whish fish is expensive. Within these series of questions, we are now taking care different varieties of Mollies, Betta fish and our favorite, we named him Ace, the Flower Horn. The Asian Arowana Arowanas are freshwater bony fish of the subfamily Osteoglossinae, also known as bony tongues (the latter name is now often reserved for Arapaiminae). In this family of fish, the head is bony and the elongated body is covered by large, heavy scales, with a mosaic pattern of canals. The dorsal and anal fins have soft rays and are long based, while the pectoral and ventral fins are small. The name "bonytongues" is derived from a toothed bone on the floor of the mouth, the "tongue", equipped with teeth that bite against teeth on the ro

Collectible Coin: The 1787 Brasher Doubloon

One of the most collectible Coin in the World is the Brasher Doubloon. If you are into collecting Coins, this coin is definitely or should be in your top ten. The Brasher Doubloon is a rare American doubloon of eight escudos worth sixteen dollars, privately minted in and after 1787. In 1787, Ephraim Brasher, a goldsmith and silversmith, submitted a petition to the State of New York to mint copper coins. The petition was denied when New York decided not to get into the business of minting copper coinage. Brasher was already quite highly regarded for his skills, and his hallmark (which he not only stamped on his own coins but also on other coinage sent to him for assay proofing) was highly significant in the early United States. Brasher struck various coppers, in addition to a small quantity of gold coins, over the next few years. The front of the coin shows a state seal with a rising sun, while the reverse shows the American eagle with a shield. This coin, valued at eight Spanis

Collectible Bottle: The Halili Beer Bottle

When we talk about having some sort of old stuff to collect, it has a very wide range of reference. From old Coins, memorabilia, stamps, antiquities, toys, even signages and bottles. Today, we will be talking about a company who produces Beer way back then. They might not see that their bottle will be worth a fortune in due time, and yet, it did. Halili Beer was made by F.F. Halili Enterprises, a company established by former Bulacan Governor Fortunato Halili. The company, whose brewery was built along Balintawak in Quezon City, also owned other products and business ventures including Mission Beverages, Goody Rootbeer and Halili Transit. Halili Beer made its popularity in the 1960’s. Halili Beer and the company's other beverages fizzled out either because of a strategic acquisition or lack of leadership. It is said that when Gov. Halili was afflicted with infantile paralysis, no one from his sons took over the business, hence the death of the brand. It was also speculated that San

Collectible Coin: The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf Coin

Because we are fond of collecting Coins, here’s another Coin that is worth collecting, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. The Canadian Gold Maple Leaf or GML is a gold bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The Gold Maple Leaf is legal tender with a face value of 50 Canadian dollars. The market value of the metal varies, depending on the spot price of gold. Having a .9999 millesimal fineness (24 carats), in some cases .99999, the coin is among the purest official bullion coins worldwide. The standard version has a weight of minimum 1 troy ounce (31.10 grams). Other sizes and denominations include 1 gram, 1⁄25 oz. ($0.50), 1⁄20 oz. ($1), 1⁄10 oz. ($5), 1⁄4 oz. ($10), and 1⁄2 oz. ($20). The Gold Maple Leaf's obverse and reverse display, respectively, the profile of Queen Elizabeth II of Canada and the Canadian Maple Leaf. In 2013 and 2015, new security features were introduced. In 2013, a laser-micro-engraved text

The Coin of India Jahangir 'Wine Cup' Gold Mohur

Researching about coins is not an easy thing to do especially when there’s not so many articles written about a certain coin. What we will talk about today is one of the most expensive Coin in India, the Jahangir 'Wine Cup' Gold Mohur. For a short definition, the Mohur is a gold coin that was formerly minted by several governments, including British India and some of the princely states which existed alongside it, the Mughal Empire, Kingdom of Nepal, and Persia (chiefly Afghanistan). It was usually equivalent in value to fifteen silver rupees. It was last minted in British India in 1918, but some princely states continued to issue the coins until their accession to India after 1947. Similar coins were also issued by the British authorities in denominations of 2⁄3 mohur (10 rupees), 1⁄3 mohur (5 rupees) and the double mohur (30 rupees), and some of the princely states issued half-mohur coins (equal to 7 rupees and 8 anna). The mohur coin was first introduced by Sher Shah Sur

Taking Care of The Betta Fish or Siamese Fighting Fish

What’s up guys!!! Let us talk about a really popular aquarium fish among fish keepers, it is an awesome fish lot of vibrant colors, a great fish even for beginners, the Betta Fish or better known as Siamese Fighting Fish. The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), commonly known as the Betta, is a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is one of 73 species of the genus Betta, but the only one eponymously called "Betta", owing to its global popularity as a pet; Betta splendens are among the most popular aquarium fish in the world, due to their diverse and colorful morphology and relatively low maintenance. Siamese fighting fish are endemic to the central plain of Thailand, where they were first domesticated at least 1,000 years ago, among the longest of any fish. They were initially bred for aggression and subject to gambling matches akin to cockfighting. Bettas became known outside Thailan

Taking Care of Aquarium Fish Flowerhorn

Everyone has got to have a hobby. During the Pandemic times, a lot of people tend to give more time to what they’re interested in. Some began to gain more knowledge about plants, some tried to spend their time learning about constructing woodworks, while some started to pet fish. I personally have endured all of the above, but for some reasons, my curiosity leans more towards petting fish, specifically the Flowerhorn. For a short information, Flowerhorn breeding dates to 1993. Taiwanese and Malaysian peoples admired fish with protruding heads, known as 'kaloi' or 'warships', found in the western part of the nation. The slightly protruding forehead and long tail of cichlids were prized in Taiwanese society as bringing luck in geomancy. By 1994, red devil cichlids (typically Amphilophus labiatus) and trimac cichlids (A. trimaculatus) had been imported from Central America to Malaysia and the hybrid blood parrot cichlid had been imported from Taiwan to Malaysia. These fish