Nature

People have been mining for a very long time. In the Stone Age, humans dug up flint to make knives and arrowheads. Later, after the … Read more

The most expensive fruits, whether bought as classy business gifts or to be enjoyed on their own merits as some of the most well-cultivated food … Read more

Humans have been interacting with wood for millions of years, but the oldest known wood sculpture dates back about 12,000 years. Named the Shigir Idol, … Read more

Natural gemstones represent the world’s rarest minerals. Despite their reputation, normal diamonds, sapphires, and rubies are valuable purchases but nowhere near as rare as the … Read more

The most expensive metals in the world can be divided broadly into two groups. There are those that are valued as jewelry and currency, prized … Read more

Throughout history, spices have been valuable enough to be measured in terms of wealth. Consider that before refrigeration, salt was one of the few ways … Read more

For thousands of years, mushrooms have been known for their medicinal properties. The Greek physician Hippocrates even wrote about them as early as 400 BC. … Read more

In the past few years, collecting houseplants has exploded among millennials, giving rise to “plant influencers.” Many young people are choosing to raise plants instead … Read more

In general, diamonds are considered pretty rare and are some of the most highly sought after gemstones in the world. However, lower quality diamonds are … Read more

Tigers are some of the coolest and most recognizable animals in the world. They’re staples at zoos around the world and have fascinated humans for … Read more