Orchidaceae, commonly called the orchid family, is a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering plants. The Orchidaceae have about 28,000 currently accepted species, distributed in about 763 genera. The determination of which family is larger is still under debate, because verified data on the members of such enormous families are continually in flux. Regardless, the number of orchid species is nearly equal to the number of bony fishes, more than twice the number of bird species, and about four times the number of mammal species. The family encompasses about 6–11% of all seed plants. The largest genera are Bulbophyllum (2,000 species), Epidendrum (1,500 species), Dendrobium (1,400 species) and Pleurothallis (1,000 species). It also includes Vanilla (the genus of the vanilla plant), the type genus Orchis, and many commonly cultivated plants such

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

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

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

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

Having a pet seems to be the best way to overcome boredom as well as surpass having a feeling of being alone. Some people tend to domesticate Cats, some wanted Birds, and some are inclined to take care some variety of aquarium Fish while most of us, of course, the most popular, would love to have a Dog. The term 'a dog is a man's best friend' was first used way back in 1789 by King Frederick of Prussia. He’s claimed to say, “The only, absolute and best friend that a man has, in this selfish world, the only one that will not betray or deny him, is his Dog.” Research suggests dog ownership may improve heart health, decrease depression, and even help you live longer – it’s a symbiotic relationship that has been as beneficial for humans, as much as our canine companions. And it’s a bond that stretches back at least 15,000 years. That's one possibility at least; some fossil evidence suggests domestication as far back as 30,000 years. If that’s true then as James Gorman

After the continued success of the sensational group BTS, they released yet another teaser for their latest Single “Yet to Come, The Most Beautiful Moment”. Just for a quick reference, BTS also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band that was formed in 2010 and debuted in 2013 under Big Hit Entertainment. The septet—consisting of members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—co-writes and co-produces much of their own output. Originally a hip hop group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth and coming of age, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work also often references literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline. “Yet to Come, The Most Beautiful Moment” teaser video lasted 35 seconds only. The scene was on a sandy desert-like locat

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

As the world evolves, and technology progresses, there are a lot of ways nowadays to earn and spend money. Welcome to the digital world. Let us talk about Digital Currency. On 3 January 2009, the bitcoin network was created when Nakamoto mined the starting block of the chain, known as the genesis block. At that time, price of 1 Bitcoin is 0 $, and now as of this writing, 1 Bitcoin is equivalent to almost 32,000 dollars.  After the successful run of the Crypto Currency; a digital currency in which transactions are verified and records maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography, rather than by a centralized authority, let us all welcome the creation of NFT. NFT stands for non-fungible token. It's generally built using the same kind of programming as cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, but that's where the similarity ends. Physical money and cryptocurrencies are “fungible,” meaning they can be traded or exchanged for one another. NFT started dates back to 2017,

When we talk about a typical Filipino family, it always consists of parents with 4 kids and a Yaya. Some may not agree with us but, this is the reason why car manufacturers released AUV type of vehicles or simply put, the Asian Utility Vehicles. AUVs are marketed as cheap and simple transporter, not as rugged as a fully-committed SUV. The body design is close to that of the SUV’s but with smaller dimensions and simpler exterior design. If you’re in the market for a 7-seater vehicle, you may want to explore all three kinds, AUVs, SUVs and MPVs.  Hence, Toyota unveils one of their fair share of 7-seater vehicle, the all new Veloz. Toyota Veloz is classified as a Sub Compact Sports Utility Vehicle or Sub-Com SUV.  MPV stands for Multi-Purpose Vehicle. MPVs are sometimes called ‘people carriers’, too, which is perhaps a more accurate name. They have tall, box-like bodies designed to create as much interior space as possible and often have more seats than a comparable hatchback or saloon. M

When Pandemic strikes, commuting around the Metro is such a pain in the, you know what I mean! As a result, a lot of “can afford” people tends to look beyond alternatives to report to work or to just visit a place to satisfy their cravings. Of course, one of the best alternative is to have your own car. Some we’re forced to purchase pre-owned, yet, some tend to buy brand new. Believe me, the feeling is quite greater purchasing brand new. If you are in the market for a new car and a typical Sedan is somehow common for you, you’ll probably have to consider a Sub Compact Sports Utility Vehicle or simply, Sub-Com SUV. A sports utility vehicle or SUV is a car classification that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive.  Hence, the Toyota Raize. The Raize is Toyota's entry-level 2-row subcompact SUV. The Japanese carmaker's new baby sports utility vehicle rides on an all-new DNGA platfor

I have spent the whole night trying to do some research on Saudi coins. Fortunately, I have gained some luck to write an article about one great Coin of Saudi Arabia, the Umayyad Dinar. According to Wiki, the gold dinar is an Islamic medieval gold coin first issued in AH 77 (696–697 CE) by Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. The weight of the dinar is 1 mithqal (4.25 grams or 0.137 troy ounces). The word dinar comes from the Latin word denarius, which was a silver coin. The name "dinar" is also used for Sasanid, Kushan, and Kidarite gold coins, though it is not known what the contemporary name was. The first dinars were issued by the Umayyad Caliphate. Under the dynasties that followed the use of the dinar spread from Islamic Spain to Central Asia. Just recently, a rare Islamic gold coin sold by Morton & Eden Ltd. Last April 4, 2021, it has established a new record price for a non-U.S. coin sold at auction. The Umayyad dinar dated A.H. 105 (circa A.D. 723 to 724) realized £3,

As we try to come up with things to do to make our days productive this Pandemic, a lot of people are leaning towards Gardening. Here in the Philippines, people are becoming crazy with a certain plant. It has large leaves which resembles an Elephant’s ear. Badjang, as we call it here in the Philippines, scientifically called Alocasia macrorrhizos, is a species of flowering plant in the arum family that it is native to rainforests of Island Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and Queensland and has long been cultivated here in the Philippines, many Pacific islands, and elsewhere in the tropics. It is also famous as Giant Taro. The giant taro was originally domesticated in the Philippines, but are known from wild specimens to early Austronesians in Taiwan. From the Philippines, they spread outwards to the rest of Island Southeast Asia and eastward to Oceania where it became one of the staple crops of Pacific Islanders. They are one of the four main species of aroids (taros) cultivated by Austron

As a self proclaimed Numismatist, I have an ample amount of great Coins in my Collection. It took me more than 20 years searching. researching and eventually collecting those precious Coins yet still, there are so much more to collect. There are few, actually less than 10 pieces of Banknotes in my Collection and honestly, I am having some problems handling them. Paper money became more sensitive as it age. It's condition lasts only around 7 to 8 years then its raw materials starts to deteriorate. However, if you are into collecting Banknotes, one very interesting find is the 1890 Grand Watermelon Bill. Series 1890 $1,000 Treasury Note, nicknamed "The Grand Watermelon" due to the shape and color of the zeros on the reverse. There are only seven known "Grand Watermelon" notes today, which makes it one of the rarest and most sought-after pieces in American paper currency. Imagine this, one of these Banknote was sold in an auction at a whooping 2.04 million American

While the world is on a standstill due to CoViD Pandemic, Toyota announces the release of its All New Vios 1.5 GRS. GR-S, which stands for Gazoo Racing Sport, is a guarantee that a car was developed guided by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing which specializes in developing Toyota's lineup of products built with racing DNA. The Toyota Vios is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, primarily for markets in the Asia-Pacific region since 2002. The Vios name is currently only used in Philippines, China, Taiwan, and South East Asian regions. The "Vios" name is derived from the Latin word "vio", meaning "go or travel (forward)". Finally, March of 2021, price starts at PHP 1,020,000.00, the Toyota Vios 1.5 GR-S is now in the Philippines. Many car enthusiasts sees the Toyota as provider of basic automobile and wishes that the company will soon release a more flashier car model, a sports type sedan, if it is not much to ask. Well, here it is, specs as