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James Bond is a worldwide phenomenon. The charming secret agent is recognised globally and adored by all; old, young, male or female. However, with seven actors who have played James Bond in total, (technically nine if you count radio shows),...
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Jewellery isn’t just a lady’s best friend, it’s their life partner. A serious business that rings in billions and billions of dollars every year, your jewellery collection needs to be taken seriously. Forget fleeting trends, the best pieces to invest...
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Every stamp has a story to tell but do you know the story of where stamps came from in the first place? Didn’t think so. Over 140 billion letters are posted all over the world every year and the simple,...
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Dom Pérignon owes its namesake to a Benedictine monk. For a long time many believed that he was responsible for discovering the technique for making bubbly wines, however this is merely a myth. Since Catawiki is hosting a special Dom...
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Who’s your favourite superhero these days? Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Deadpool or Spidey? As all the above and many more have been turned into some serious Hollywood franchise or some seriously binge-worthy series on Netflix, this has meant that these...
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Swiss watches have a magical appeal for a lot of people. They spend hundreds of dollars on a watch that is Swiss made even though they can buy a Chinese made timepiece for only 10 dollars. So what is it...
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The story of the pinball machine goes back as far as the 1700s, and it is a story worth telling. By means of 10 funfacts this Catawiki story leads you through the rich and surprising history of the famous pinball...
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A toss of platinum blonde hair over the shoulder, a twist and turn of those voluptuous curves, and the world is hypnotised. The terms ‘Blonde Bombshell’ and ‘Sex Kitten’ originated from the beautiful actresses and models Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte...
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Delftware, the blue-and-white pottery from Delft, was one of the most popular export products of the Netherlands in the seventeenth century. However, the days where teacups were only used to serve tea or the only purpose of a plate was...
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Watches, everybody has one or even multiple ones. Some wear it as jewelry, some as a stopwatch and still others wear it simply to keep track of time. Whether you're a watch collector or simply like to wear a nice watch, we're...
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With 8 number one hits in the US as well as the UK, a career history spanning over 50 years, and still performing today, this band definitely has time on their side. The Stones have become one of the most...
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The life of Charlie Chaplin was an interesting one. His life inspired many actors and comedians over the years and April the 16th is his birthday. On that day he would have been 127 years old, had he still lived...
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Some 3,800 metres of water a sunken ship's interior decays, but once upon a time it was a glamorous universe of its own.
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Postcards have found their way around the world for over 150 years now, resulting in an infinite collection of beautiful and fascinating pictures and stories. In this article, you can learn more about why people collect postcards and how to...
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Perhaps you can distinguish Jack Daniel’s from Famous Grouse and Johnnie Walker from Old Tavern just by taking a few sips. But do you know the difference between ‘whisky’ and ‘whiskey’? Read and learn about the significant differences. In collaboration with...