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The largest collection of malformations in Spain is in Madrid. And they are going to close it

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Hidden in the bowels of the Complutense University of Madrid, half a thousand plastinated animals with congenital anomalies wait patiently for time, lack of funds and laziness to send them to a lost warehouse by the hand of God. More than 25 years of work that are about to be lost. A very very strange place. As Manuel Ansede told in El PaísNieves Martín and Luis Avedillo (two researchers from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the UCM) have been collecting all types of animals with malformations for a quarter of a century. However, the lack of funds and the increasingly demanding requirements requested by the administration mean that the collection is on the verge of closing. The denial of the latest subsidies (of barely 23,000 euros) means that the situation is beginning to be unsustainable. And it is something very useful. Animal and human malformations are highly comparable, making the 500 specimens a very interesting resource for teratology, embryology and fetal medicine. We must not forget that, according to the WHO, Every year around 240,000 neonatal deaths are due to these types of problems and, despite all the progress we have made, we know too little. In fact, that denied grant of 23,000 sought to turn the collection into a reference center for these topics and develop a “malformopedia” that would complete the wonderful work that, for decades, the people of the Spanish Collaborative Study of Genetic Maformations coordinated by the Carlos III Health Institute. Is it really a problem? At the end of the day, without a stable and well-stocked repository, what we are losing is comparative material to study in depth embryological hypotheses and the mechanisms behind birth defects. We lose the ability to go further. Perhaps the best example is public health. By successfully integrating cases of congenital malformations (especially those in pigs) with human surveillance, we could accelerate the identification of signals about environmental or teratogenic exposures (and improve clinical guidelines). It is not an isolated event. And that’s the worst. The Olavide Museum (historical collection of ‘moulages’ – waxes – dermatological) or the long-awaited Cajal Museum (which never quite come true) are clear examples of the problems that Spanish scientific heritage has. While the Vrolik museum in Amsterdam or the Mütter of Philadelphia lead the international conversation in teratology, genetic research and the most recent ethical debates, Spain is unable to find 23,000 euros to adapt the facilities of its reference collection to current regulations. It is still a metaphor for the state of science in the country. Image | Philippe Wagneur

14 audio servers to host your music collection and listen to it wherever you want

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We bring you a small collection of 14 applications to set up a music server on your computer. With them, you can configure a server on your main computer, and then you can listen to the music you have on it from other devices through official websites or applications. With this, what you are going to get is create your own Spotify with the music files you have on your computer. This way, you can choose to buy digital music directly from the artists so that they get more benefits than with Spotify and then manage it without fees and with more privacy, although you can also use your own files after ripping a CD. And as we always say at Xataka Basics, these are the proposals that we have chosen, but perhaps you know others that also deserve to be on the list. If so, we invite you to Leave us your proposals in the comments sectionand so that all readers can benefit from the knowledge of our xatakeros. Plex We can only start with this application, because you can also set up your own Spotify with Plex. You have the server application for your computer, and then clients to watch movies, music and more on any other device. Plex It is very versatile, and very well known. It has some specific functions like an exclusive player for music and others that are paid, although you can make a single payment of just 120 euros and have it for life. Swing Music An open source self-hosted streaming service, which stands out for having a magnificent design maximum care. It has functions such as separating different versions of a disc, showing related artists or albums, or being able to navigate between your music files. The client works through the browserso you can use it anywhere. You also have a search engine, handle duplicate files, and more options that keep coming. You can install the server on Windows, macOS or GNU/Linux. koel This alternative is open source, has a modern design, and is feature-rich. It’s free, although you also have a paid version that allows you to store your files in the cloud or share music with friends. Its modern and colorful design makes it catch the eye, very clean and simplified, but it also stands out for its optimization and speed. All of this being a great player with all the options, including metadata editing or genre categorization. In addition, it integrates with Last.fm, Spotify or YouTube among others. Jellyfin Jellyfin is one of the main Plex alternatives, and in fact also has a specific music app in developmentalthough it may not work as well yet. However, you can also use its general app to find the music section. The main characteristics of this tool compared to Plex is that It is totally freeand at the moment it does not have a paid version. In short, it’s like setting up your own Spotify and Netflix all together. Emby Emby is another of the great alternatives to Plex, and although It does not have a specific application to listen to musicin the complete app of the tool you have a section to access the songs from the folders on your computer that you have chosen. Like Plex, this tool also offers most of its free options, although it also has several others that are with the paid version. Navidrome Free and open source, it allows you to stream from your computer. virtually any audio format. It has good support for multi-artist compilations, and makes use of all the metadata you’ve been editing in the files. Uses very few resourcesand can be used on both macOS, Linux and WIndows, even for Raspberry Pi. The client is web, for use in any browser, although it is also compatible with service clients such as Subsonic, Madsonic or Airsonic. mStream A fairly simple, self-hosted music streaming service that can work on any operating system with server applications for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and Raspberry Pi. You also have clients to listen to your music for Android and iOS, as well as for the browser. Playback is almost perfect with a good sound viewer and playlist sharing features. You can also easily drag files to upload to the server, all with an open source project. funkwhale This is a community-led projectin which there are different pods or servers created by other users where music is hosted and you can upload yours. You also have the opportunity to create your own pod, although it is somewhat more complex. In the end, the idea is to be able to enjoy your music or podcasts wherever you want. Ampache A veteran project but constantly updated, focused on being able to create your own music streaming service. All this with an open source tool that has been developing since 2001, and with which you will be able to install third-party clients for mobile, tablet or television. It has a web interface with which you will be able to configure the local and remote file synchronizationall in a single consistent collection. And then, you can access your music from any device, whether with an app or an HTML5 player. Gonic A recent and lightweight alternative, compatible with Subsonic client appswith simple management of your folders and support for podcasts. Gonic is especially recommended for those looking for a minimalist, modular and easy-to-install alternative. It stands out for its scanning speed, and for also being compatible with scrobbling applications such as listenbrainz or last.fm, to have your listening statistics. Perhaps its only drawback is a simpler and more schematic interface, but in exchange it is very easy to use. Subsonic This is a powerful streaming service where your computer also becomes a server. It is used to stream video and music. It is also a base for many third party clientsso if you don’t like their applications you can always turn to others. The price of this server is $1 per month, … Read more

The “richest treasure in America” ​​is not a pyramid, but the imposing collection of a Mixteca princess of 800 years ago

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Mexico is an inexhaustible source of pre -Hispanic treasures findings. We continue discovering vestiges of the past practically every week and it is something that He has shot with the Mayan train project and with the latest technology tools. Thanks to the latter, we have been able to find hidden pyramids, Underground areas And it is something that can give a push in the Study of old structures. However, there are pieces that, although we discover a few years ago, are still of great value. An example is the treasure of the tomb 7 of Monte Albán, which some continue to consider “the richest treasure in America.” Not only are hundred pieces, but they have a really enviable state of conservation. The Mixteca Treasure of Tomb 7 In January 1932, Dr. Alfonso Caso discovered at the archaeological site of Tomb 7 of Monte Albán one of the biggest pre -Hispanic treasures in history. At the time of its finding, a first restoration was carried out, but care was also carried out both in 1944 and a few years ago, with the objective not only of studying the pieces, but of restoring those that were precise and carrying out an adequate conservation process. In total, it is a set of more than 230 pieces made with sacred materials in the pre -Hispanic era, such as gold, silver, rock glass and precious stones such as turquoise, obsidian and green stone. The state of conservation of many of these objects is imposing. There are also less striking objects such as those made from bone or an alabaster pot. But … Where do these luxury objects come from? INAH researchers They offered context to the pieces, affirming that their origins date from the union of a lord of the dynasty of Zaachila and a Mixtec lady at some point between the 1,200 and 1,400 after Christ. Skull decorated with turquoise mosaics and shells Rock glass glass Locked bone with turquoise embedding Specifically, from the National Institute of Anthropology and History they comment that it was a union between “Mr. 5 Flor, of the Zaachila dynasty, with the princess of the Mixteco kingdom of Teoxacualco, Mrs. 4 Rabbit ‘Quetzal’”. The princess would have used the tomb 7 as a sanctuary to deposit the Tnaniwrappers in which the relics of the ancestors such as effigies of great value and other luxurious objects were kept. And, judging by the photos of the articles, the princess’s treasure was not small, precisely. Now, when these articles were found, they did not look as well as in the photographs that accompany these lines. According to INAH, it was necessary and meticulous restoration process so that we can admire the details of each of these pieces. Mask that represents the god Xipe Totec made in molten and soldier gold A pot with support manufactured in alabaster Bezote that represents the head of a jade stone foisan. The posterior plug is gold sheet This includes the recovery of the properties of its color, the polished finish of some objects and the reflective power of others. In whatever it may be, work was worth work, since the collection has an imposing presence and, beyond the photographs that INAH himself Share On its website (where we can see descriptions of each object), you can see live in room III of the Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca. And, in addition to admiring the goldsmithing of each piece, it is interesting to note that this treasure is important because it demonstrates not only how certain materials already worked on what they gave importance, but some of them were achieved thanks to the exchange and trade networks between different Mesoamerican sites. This is something extremely significant that, little by little, we are knowing and that tells us about the cultural wealth of some sites. A recent example is the study of Channels from Mexico City That, precisely, it was an imposing cultural center thanks to those commercial activities. Images | INAH In Xataka | The Maya played football. And now we know that under the courts they buried a hallucinogenic surprise *An earlier version of this article was published in August 2024

Its empire covers 17,000 properties, 38 private jets and a collection of 300 luxury cars

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While in Europe The monarchies They still remain They have made it delegating a good part of their power to parliaments, while maintaining a close and austere profilein Asia its evolution has been Just the opposite: greater concentration of power in the figure of the king and an opulence and excess that exceeds the imaginable. Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X, is the monarch of Thailand and is considered as The richest king in the world. Its heritage is valued at 43,000 million dollars, including tens of thousands of properties, a huge collection of luxury cars and even several private planes. A unique heritage in the world The figures surrounding King Rama X not only attract attention for its size, but for the ostentation of it that the monarch does without complexes. It is estimated that King Rama X of Thailand has some 17,000 real estate properties Only in Bangkok, which cover from mansions on the banks of a lake in Bavaria where It passes long seasonspalaces and private residences, even urban developments and shopping centers. All his fortune is managed by the Crown Property Bureauan organism equivalent to what would be national heritage in Spain, which manages the assets of the Monarchy of Thailand. In addition to being able to sleep in a different house every day for the rest of his life, the Thai monarch has 38 private jets that he could pilot the military training he received as part of his preparation as a monarch. He put himself at the controls From Boeing 737-800 in which the Thai delegation was traveling and landed without major problems at the unemployment International Airport, considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world for its orography. His collection of cars is not far behind. According to published Autobildyour collection exceeds 300 luxury carsamong which are a Rolls-Royce Phantom from 1960, a Maybach 62, a Mercedes class S AMG, a Mercedes Class V, a Cadillac DTS or a Rolls-Royce Silver Limousine. This opulence is added 52 real barges, decorated with gold bread, which participate in traditional ceremonies in Thai rivers. A rich heir As usual in the monarchy, in addition to the throne, the Thai King inherited a substantial fortune of his father, King Bhumibol Adjusadej, who ruled for more than 70 years and established the basis of the real heritage that his only son enjoyed now. Forbes already included To the late king as The richest monarch in the world In 2008, with a fortune valued at about 35,000 million dollars. After his rise to the throne in 2016, Rama X did not limit himself to living in income, but has invested in numerous real estate projects that have generated new income. These investments include urban developments and shopping centers that have significantly increased their fortune. In addition, the monarch has invested in actions Of the main Thai companies and financial entities, so it has linked part of its fortune to the success of local companies, while increasing their economic and political influence on their commercial strategies. Rama X leads the ranking as the richest monarch in the worldwith a fortune valued at 43,000 million dollars. The Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunéi, with a fortune 28,000 million. With something more distance, the Fortunas de los Reyes and Emires of the Middle East headed by the Saudi Arabia Monarchyand the ABU DABI EMIRES and Dubai, with fortunes estimated at 18,000 and 14,000 million respectively. In Xataka | A single millionaire spent on his luxury vacation in Mallorca the equivalent of 10,000 tourists: the Emir de Catar Image | Wikimedia Commons (Tris_T7)

Before panic for US tariffs there are technological ones doing something uncommon: product collection

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The scenario of Commercial War between the United States and China is generating an uncomfortable emotion in some of the technological giants: absolute panic by what may happen in the coming months. The supply chain is intended to change, and manufacturers live an uncertainty that increases for weeks. Some of them have begun to move, from Apple to Nintendo, with a clear objective. The collection of as many product units is possible to avoid a greater impact. Standby, not a real pause. The current status of tariffs is that of a ninety -day pause. With the numbers that are right now on the table, the products imported from China to the United States suffer a 145%tariff. The global is set at 10%. They are numbers that are of little use since, since the beginning of the month, they have suffered a practically weekly dance. The situation at the time we write this piece is from standby, but could change completely in a matter of time. Apple, the first to move file. According to sources of Reuters, Apple fought 600 tons of iPhones in airplanes from India to the United States. A total of six commercial flights with a million and a half devices in total. A decision that would be accompanied by An increase in India production of 20%in order to mitigate the impact of tariffs. They are still ridiculous figures compared to the bulk global sales of the iPhone, which exceeds 100 million annually. Nintendo and Switch 2. The Gaming Estrella product in this first half of the year was the new Nintendo Switch 2a device that started from 469.99 euros, but for which price increases are not ruled out. Just a few days after its launch, Nintendo announced The postponement of reservations in the United States. According to sources of Bloombergthe Japanese company is sending thousands of consoles From Vietnam to the United States. The objective is simple: introduce in American territory as many consoles made of China as possible. Consumers begin to answer. The fear of future price increases is not affecting only manufacturers, consumers too They begin to answer. Sources of Bloomberg They ensure that in just a weekend the influx to the American app store has been similar to that of the Christmas campaign, one of the most powerful for Apple. “Sales of networks in North America grew very strong when benefiting from the awarded contracts and the accelerated investment of customers, partly reflecting the uncertainty of tariffs” Manufacturers such as Ericsson have triggered their sales in the first quarter in American territory by 64%, to some extent due to an acceleration in investments in networks infrastructure caused by uncertainty. It is not enough. The world is beginning to respond to the possible stage of a 145%tariff, but neither charting airplanes nor increase production in other countries will be sufficient. The industry is condemned to raise prices to survive, as well as to look for alternative routes for a production chain that has been optimizing for more than two decades. Image | Xataka and Pixabay In Xataka | If the question is “who will win if prices for tariffs up” the answer is: “Second -hand mobiles”

China is also eating the world of collection toys through a phenomenon: the Pop Mart

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In the toy industry, the ‘Made in China’ label is no longer a stigma. At least, not since brands like Pop Mart has invaded the toy international panorama with accessible, modern products and whose sales are counted by millions. The giant of the hyperestilized dolls has captivated collectors and children from all over the world thanks to social networks, with an intergenerational impact that should be the envy of more “serious” industries. At least, While tariffs do not suppose a problem. What are they? The Pop Mart are the dolls that the company of the same name manufactures and that can be purchased Through its websitein specific stores that are opening (sometimes temporarily) by the main capitals of the world, and even in vending machines also more frequent. They are divided into series in which the same doll is shown in different variants, which makes them highly collectible. The fashion of aesthetics Cute It has made them products that go beyond children’s public, and their usual dissemination in surprise boxes that hide their content has led them to succeed in social networks. A viral impact. Undoubtedly, the ease of social networks to transcend borders has given Pop Mart’s thrust to be known outside China. A quick Pop Mart in Tiktok throws, only with creators of Spanish content, an infinite ristra of unboxings that have the addition that, being in many cases of surprise boxes, the users themselves, With hundreds of thousands of followersthey are the first to be surprised. A clear precedent: Funko Pop. The nature of the dolls partly remembers the Funko Popthe doll brand that have already become mainstream Absolute, all cut by the same aesthetic pattern, and which refer to multitude of franchises and trademarks. The Pop Mart, although they have a certain common iconic character among all, are subdivided into multiple collections and each one has its own aesthetics. Of course, they also surrender to the power of the franchises and have multiple collections dedicated to Disney, Harry Potter, SpongeBob, Marvel, Barbie and a long etcetera. The importance of authors. Pop Mart has another distinctive feature that distinguishes it from today Funko Pop: His support for designers and artists behind some of the doll lines, which gives him an air of exclusivity against more impersonal brands and also connects with another clear precedent of the phenomenon. This is the Art Toys, very expensive vinyl dolls that a couple of decades ago were epitome of modernity. Many more affordable than those, Pop Mart boasts of a designer shield With names like Lang, Ayan Deng, Pucky or Libby Frame. It is not surprising: thanks to one of them, Kasing Lung, has generated its best known property, Labubu. Labubu sweeps. Labubu is a kind of elf with a monkey appearance and a smile that seems out of the hell itself, and has become the property of Pop Mart most selling globally: it is part of a broader collection called The Monsters, and generated 419 million dollars last year for 419 million dollars in benefits for Pop Mart. It is not, that yes, the company’s best known brand in China, where the girl-girl triumphs Molly. This is the creation of a designer there, Kenny Wong, which corroborates the good eye that Pop has had put in the foreground the creators of his icons. Blind origins. The company was founded in 2000 by businessman Wang Ning, 38. In less than fifteen years he has managed to convert Pop Mart into one of the best known companies in China: in 2024 his actions rose 370%. His success is such that in September 2023 he opened his own attraction park in Beijing, Pop Land40 square kilometers. But it is its unstoppable world implementation that is drawing attention. International madness. According to data you handled Time magazine130 of the company’s 530 stores at the end of last year are outside China (the first in Spain It opened in Barcelona). In 2024, its benefits for international sales rose a spectacular 375%, which corroborates the growth that Europe and the United States is having. According to him Company’s own income reportin 2024 it had benefits of 1.8 billion dollars, of which 40% came from outside China. The viral surprise boxes. Part of the secret of Pop Mart is in the surprise boxes (or blind boxes, as the literal translation of Blind Boxes): The search for specific models, with special attention to special dolls, not described in catalogs, and that can leave each seventy and so many boxes, combine with the guarantee of not repeating surprise if you do not want. For example, if you buy a complete collection of six surprise boxes, it is known that those six They won’t have repeated dolls: The viralizable content, the gamification of the search and the commercial hook are as evident as effective. The invasion of Chinese toys. Of course, Pop Mart is not alone in this crazy race to earn the hearts of influencers and collectors. His fiercest competitor is TOP TOYfounded much more recently, in 2020. It is owned by Minisothe Chinese low -cost store chain specialized in consumer products. In 2024, they already had benefits of 134.84 million dollars, their products focus on licensed properties, and already have different 40 IPS dolls. With the project to open a thousand stores worldwide in the coming years, it is clear that a future toy also dominated by Chinese companies awaits us. Header | Choo Yut Shing in Flickr In Xataka | If China wants to dodge US tariffs, Russia can teach you a shortcut: Kyrgyzstan

The EU has asked all Europeans to collection for 72 hours. Finland has been doing it for years and this has gone

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“New realities demand a new level of preparation in Europe.” The phraseIt is from the president of CE, Úrsula von der Leyen, and defines well The turn who has just given Brussels with the presentation of his ‘Union strategy’a plan with which Brussels aspires that EU homes are prepared for “emerging threats and crises.” Among its 30 guidelines there is a especially curious And that has generated expectation: Brussels wants European homes to supply enough supplies to survive without external help at least 72 hours during emergencies. You will not have to look far to know how to do it: in Finland he has a teacher who has been doing pedagogy for some time about the importance of prepare for crisis and that households are self -sufficient for 72 hours. Prepare for emergencies? That’s how it is. The CE has just launched a plan with which the 27 member countries (and their homes) are more prepared to “emerging threats.” Which is it? In The statement in which the EU initiative presents some, such as Climate changethe natural disastersthe Cybersecurity… And “the growing tensions and geopolitical conflicts”, the latter especially interesting with the EU in full Rearme process and distancing Between Brussels and Washington. To make it clear that the plan approach is wide von der Leyen He stressed The importance of households living in flood areas know how to act whether their houses are flooded or expedite the response times against forest fires. Of course they are not the only emergencies in mind. Yesterday The country The draft advanced From the document and among the threats for which Brussels wants us to be prepared “the possibility of armed aggression”. Click on the image to go to Tweet. And how do we prepare? The strategy drawn by Brussels touches many sticks. In fact it includes 30 “key actions” and an action plan in which we talk about issues such as preparing hospitals and schools, improving the storage of critical materials, reinforcing civil-military cooperation, improving disaster prevention and threats and working with partners such as NATO. Among all these proposals there is one however one that has generated expectation: the European Commission wants households to have “essential supplies during a minimum of 72 h in emergency situations. “ In The practice That happens that families have water reserves, medications, batteries and sufficient foods to subsist three days without help. “In case of external disturbances, the initial period is the most critical,” warns the CE In his draft. For the message to be even clearer, today, coinciding with the presentation of the Community Strategy, the Crisis Management Commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, has hung A video in which it reveals what should be included in an emergency kit. Is it a surprise? No. And not only by the international climate, marked by three years of war in Ukraine and the awareness that Europe will not be able to count forever (and unconditionally) with “The security umbrella” of the US. Months ago the former president of Finland, Sauli Niinisto, elaborated A broad report on behalf of Von der Leyen in which the “urgency” of strengthening Europe was already advancing to changes in “the geopolitical and security panorama.” “The key task today is to ensure that we are able to provide security to Europeans and are prepared for all risks,” Niinisto insisted at the time. One from The observations collected in their report pointed out that all homes must be equipped to be self -sufficient for at least 72 hours. And those orientations They have played a key role in the plan now drawn up by Brussels. Click on the image to go to Tweet. Is there any reference? Yes. Finland herself, an EU member who shares More than 1,300 km of border with Russia and Lidia with other handicaps, such as its climate or war history. Are those or not the causes the truth is that the Nordic nation It takes time preparing their population to deal with crises and their citizens are more than accustomed to messages that recommend having sufficient provisions to subsist without external help for at least 72 hours. Moreover, Finland, like other countries around his surroundings, such as Sweden either Norwaydistributed months ago An exhaustive guide in which it explained to its population how to prepare against incidents and crisis. In the document, Available onlineis addressed how to respond to electricity and water cuts, prolonged interruptions of banking services and the Internet, extreme natural phenomena or “long -term crisis, such as a pandemic or military conflict.” “With what emergency fights?” That is one of the first questions that the Finns who resort to the guide must answer. The list It is wide and includes from cybersecurity problems to forest fires, storms, floods, terrorist attacks, current and water cuts, epidemics or “military conflicts.” “Preparation is a civic skill in the current world situation”, pointed a few months ago to Bloomberg Kimmo Kohvakka, General Director of Rescue Services. “Knowing what to do in case of incident is a solid base.” How are you doing with 72 h? What there is no doubt is that Finland has managed to expand the message that households must provide resources and prepare to endure independently for at least three days in case they deal with, for example, supply cuts. He recognizes it in The Guardian Suvi Aksela, of Nasta: “The 72 hours have become a brand here in Finland.” To achieve this, their authorities have had to make an interesting pedagogy effort that goes back several years. For some time Finland celebrates every beginning of February the National preparation dayduring which the authorities Remember Its inhabitants who must have what they need to fix them without public services for at least 72 hours in case of emergencies such as natural disasters or military attacks, including kits. That zeal connects with decades of works of preparation in the country and has made it A reference In the matter. Would you survive 72 hours? Perhaps one of the … Read more

Bill Gates has a fortune of 107,000 million dollars and his collection of watches is not worth more than $ 100: but they are jewels

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The Microsoft co -founder has been one of the richest people in the world for almost four decades, and today It holds a fortune of 107.6 billion dollarsaccording to Forbes. During that time, his taste for watches has been molded. Unlike Mark Zuckerberg, who has directed his collection of watches towards models of more than 1.3 million dollarsGates’ tastes are much more practical. Gates’s watches Rather Collect high -end watches as they usually do The millionairesBill Gates maintains a curious fidelity that goes back several decades ago with a Japanese brand: Casio. This choice reflects its pragmatic approach in terms of meaning that watches have For the millionaire, being an object with a functional end and not as a complement of luxury and ostentation of its wealth. Gates has at least three different models of this Japanese brand, famous for its reliability, durability and a functional design that is again fashionable with the return of the 90s aesthetics. One of the watches that has been seen most on Bill Gates’ wrist is the hard casio, an analog diving clock. One of those occasions was during Your visit to Harvard University In 2018. This model, also known as Casio Marlin MDV-106-1AVstands out for its water resistance (up to 200 meters), with a stainless steel box and black sphere, all for a price less than 70 euros. However, one of Gates’s favorite watches is even more minimalist and sober, betting on a completely black finish. It is the Casio MRW-200H-1B2Va light clock without great pretensions that has LED lighting, long -term battery, water resistance, stopwatch and a price that Round the 20 or 30 eurosdemonstrating that it is not necessary to spend a fortune to have a functional and reliable accessory. Another of the usual models in the Gates wrist is Casio W214H-1AV Illuminator Sports Digital Chrono Watch. Unlike the previous ones, the W214H is completely digital and retains a very marked novelty aesthetic. Its price ranges from the 20 and 30 eurosalthough being an already discontinued model they can only be found in the second -hand market. The “nokia” of the watches Gates’ loyalty for the Japanese brand is not an exception or an exclusive fixation of the millionaire. Casio was one of the most relevant brands in electronic watchmaking in the late 80s and 90s, with such models mythical and indestructible such as F-91Wwhich continues for sale 30 years after its launch. Thanks to that Nostalgic factor Already the extraordinary reliability and simplicity of its watches, the brand has resurfaced strongly in recent years with reissues of its old models for The nostalgic that we have spent much of our life with a casio on the wrist. Some even see it as A future proposal. In Xataka | There is nothing wrong with you comparing you with a casio: how their watches made him a glorious brand Image | Casio, Flickr (Ted Conference)

What are the Barbie dolls that you could sell for $8,000?

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Barbie dolls have not only been a cultural icon, but also a highly coveted collector’s item. Over the years, some barbie dolls They have reached surprising prices in the market. If you’ve ever wondered how much a vintage Barbie might be worth, the answer is that some models They can sell for up to $8,000 and even more.depending on its condition and rarity. Here we will tell you the characteristics that this popular doll must have to be worth so much. Barbie’s story begins in the 1950s. It was created by Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, officially debuting on March 9, 1959 at the International Toy Fair in New York. Since its launch, Barbie has been a trend-setting figure, but what many don’t know is that Some of the doll’s early models now have incredibly high value on the collectors market. The original Barbie is easily recognizable by her platinum blonde hair and black and white striped swimsuit, which was popular in fashion in the late 1950s. Although At its launch it cost only $3 dollars, today a 1959 Barbie in excellent condition can be worth up to $8,000 dollars or more. At high-end auctions such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Heritage Auctionsimpressive prices have been reached, with a sale that reached $27,450 dollarswhich shows the value that the doll still has today. Other Barbie models that can generate profits Not only the original 1959 Barbie is valuable. Over the years, certain models have increased their value considerably. Some of the most notable ones include: Happy Family Midge (2002): circa $100 dollars. Barbie and the Rockers (1985): $170 dollars. Totally Hair Barbie (1991): $270 dollars. Color Magic Barbie (1966): $750 dollars. Barbie Marie Antoinette (2003): $3,000 dollars. Karl Lagerfeld Barbie (2014): $5,275 dollars. Celebration 2000 Barbie (2000): $11,000 dollars. As we can see, the values ​​vary considerably depending on the era, the edition and the exclusivity of the model. For a Barbie doll to fetch a high price on the collectors market, it is essential that it be kept in excellent condition. The most valuable dolls are those that still have their original packaging and all their accessories.. The rarity and age of the doll also play a crucial role. The older and more unique the Barbie, the higher its market value. Additionally, collectors look for models that are as close to their original condition as possible, without significant modifications or damage. If you have ever stored a Barbie in good condition or have one in its original packaging, It might be time to investigate its value and, if you wish, consider selling it.. Barbie dolls remain a highly collectible item, and with a little luck, you could be in possession of a piece worth a small fortune. You may also be interested in:

This is the 2014 special edition half dollar coin worth up to $3,500

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In 1964, the United States Mint issued a 50-cent “Kennedy” coin in memory of President John F. Kennedy a year after his tragic assassination, but In 2014, a special edition was produced that commemorated the 50th anniversary of his death.and this piece has become one of the most coveted by collectors. Recognizing this coin is very simple, on the obverse you can see Kennedy’s profile face, designed by Gilroy Roberts, chief engraver of the Mint, and on the reverse, the President’s Seal, authored by Frank Gasparro. It has the Denver “D” mintmark and it is estimated that there were approximately 197,608 copies. This currency It is not only sought after by collectors for its historical importance, but also managed to receive the highest grades from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS): MS-64: up to US$10 dollars. MS-64: up to US$11 dollars. MS-66: up to US$14 dollars. MS-67: up to US$32 dollars. MS-68: up to US$110 dollars. MS-69: up to US$250 dollars. MS-70: up to US$3,500. This particular piece was analyzed by experts who determined that It was in excellent condition with no scratches, dents, stains or wear. Keep reading: –What is the buffalo nickel coin worth more than $100,000 like?–1888 Cent: A Valuable Treasure That Could Fetch More Than $38,000-The eye and the pyramid of the $1 bill: its true meaning

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