Lifestyle

When I think of casino, the first thing that comes to my mind is sparkle. Lights, diamonds and ka-ching. And Bond and beautiful ladies, of course. But we will get to that subject in the future. Today we will focus on one of the most expensive stones in the world and the reasons we love it.

For centuries, diamonds have been symbolizing strength, devotion, love, invincibility. These shining little treasures form in the darkest places imaginable. The things we regard as the most valuable, the stones that disperse light in the most unimaginable ways and thus shed new light to our world both physically and metaphorically, actually form themselves some 100 miles beneath the surface of the earth.

Interesting facts about diamonds

• Today New York City is the largest diamond market in the world. The rocks sold in NY usually come from Antwerp, Belgium, where most of the world’s natural diamonds are processed.
• Arkansas is the home to the only field in the world where you can dig for diamonds yourself and keep what you find. Ever heard of Murfreesboro and Crater of Diamonds State Park? If you have ever been there, we would like to hear your thoughts.
• The four Cs (cut, colour, clarity, and carat) are the most talked about features. However, these physical features of diamonds are just tip of the iceberg. Diamonds are so much more interesting.
• Natural diamonds are made of 100% carbon. I read it somewhere that our pencils and diamonds are made of the same material, only with atoms differently arranged. It is a strange thing when you come to think of it. The same material with different appearance and meaning depending on the way it “grew”.
• Some people believe that diamonds come from outer space. There are, actually, some scientific thesis to support this. Those kinds of diamonds are found in South America and Africa and contain higher levels of graphite, believed to originate from an asteroid which hit the earth some 3 billion years ago.
• Diamond is the strongest mineral we know of.  It has been estimated that diamonds are 58 times harder than any other material found in nature. As strong as they are, they can also be fractured easily, but only if positioned with perfect precision.
• Colourless diamonds are considered extremely pure. Apart from the pure ones, in nature we can find the entire colour spectra of diamonds, depending on the presence of certain elements.
• The most expensive diamond is priceless. It has 105 carats, and it is in the possession of the British royal family. Originally from Persia, it is called Koh-I-Noor (Mountain of Light). The name is quite self-explanatory. The way this 21.6 grams of rock shine its light is completely dazzling.
• Another priceless diamond is the Sancy Diamond, which is being looked after at the Louvre museum. It is pale yellow and comes from India. The distinction is credited to the fact that it has no pavilion, just a pair of crowns.
• Less expensive diamonds are also extremely rare, such as blue diamonds, and can be bought at roughly $400 million (Cullinan diamond a.k.a The Star of Africa) or $350 million (The Hope Diamond) – which is being kept at Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.

Whether you believe in their protective power or not, diamonds are the most valuable stones today. Both jewelers and metaphysicists regard them as stones of utmost value and meaning. Apart from opening “spiritual doors”, they bring clear thoughts, and a lot of money if you decide to play with them. It is a win-win situation.

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Freedom is the word most people use to describe hitting the road on two wheels. However, true bikers believe there are no words to describe the feeling. They say that nothing can compare to bike lines that converge with your body. If it is a vintage model, at least visually, even the better. However, as most of the bikers go for speed, we feel the need to mention one of the fastest bikes, Dodge Tomahawk.

I am not a biker and the thought of riding extremely fast motorbikes makes my head spin. However, looking at them as state-of-the-art models draws everyone’s attention. Such bikes form a large part of the biking identity. That identity and the entire subculture intrigues people as it penetrates the entire background, environment as well as the biker’s personality. Therefore, biking is so much more than simply the form of artistic expression. Bikers live and breathe the exhilaration of speed and adrenaline, leaving behind the landscapes to fade away, as well as worries and everyday thought-provoking situations.

Back to our fast and elegant motorbike model. “Extreme” is the word to describe this machine in its entirety. Another question that comes to mind is:” Why would anyone want to test its 350mph speed?” Then again, that’s just me, being a non-biker and in a way, admiring the bravery.

Apart from 8277cc, 10 valves, this so-called “superbike” has a four-stroke engine, and four wheels and each of the wheels has its own suspension. It also features two-speed manual toe shift and traditional chain and sprocket system. Dodge Tomahawk has throttle intake and a cooling system which is placed behind the intake manifold. It can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 1.75 seconds.

That being said, it is not a surprise it was not fully certified for the public use on the roads across the USA. It would be good to know whether there is a protection gear strong enough to keep the biker from possible serious injuries. However, the very fact it was designed, and that it works while at the same time looking extremely strong and elegant, is truly amazing and worth the divination.

Is speed your thing as well as the smell of engine oil? What drives you?