The finest Japanese lacquer craftsmen were brought in for the L.U.C Urushi Year of the Tiger timepiece, resulting in a bold motif of the animal against a starlit background, US$51,000 (HK$398,000).
2. Vacheron ConstantinCombining the worlds of Chinese and Swiss paper-cutting art to maximum effect, this watch also takes a hands-free approach, using four apertures to show the hour, minute, day and date. Price upon request.
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They say blood is thicker than water. Maybe it’s not always true, but these blood facts will surely make you marvel at the amazing fluid running through your body this very moment.
Quick Facts Essential Facts Interesting Facts Blood is a bodily fluid that transports nutrients and oxygen. It carries metabolic wastes (such as carbon dioxide) out of the system. For vertebrates, it is made of 45% blood cells and 55% blood plasma. Read More...
“Bamboo offers the potential for sustainable food resources and creates opportunities for trade and export, which can contribute to the growth of local economies,” the researchers wrote in the paper.Outlining the health benefits, they said bamboo shoots provide seven of the nine essential amino acids needed by humans. In fact, bamboo shoots’ amino acid content is higher than other vegetables like carrots, celery and cabbage, while the shoots also contain more iron than spinach and pumpkin. Read More...
