Cork, besides its use to seal wine bottles, has long been a material for shoes. This strange, spongy, solid material seems like it would not make a good shoe material. On the contrary, there are some benefits to cork in shoes. Cork Is Like an Inflated Ball Cork is similar to an inflated basketball. When the ball hits down, the compression on the air inside pushes up. Likewise, cork, with its many air pockets inside, acts as a compressor of sorts.…
Read More »Collecting coins is a good way to invest in collectibles and precious metals. You may have some valuable coins that are just rare, as well as some that are gold and silver bullion. One of the good things about these types of collections is that they can also be put on display inside your home, but you will want to keep them safe and secure. Here are some tips to help keep the coin collection in your home secure while it’s displayed:…
Read More »If you have been gathering coins for a while now, and just storing them in a safe place, you might wonder how it is that you go about getting them appraised. While you could just bag them up and take them to the appraiser, you could save time and gain more money by separating them. This guide explains which coins you should separate, how you’ll save time, and how you can get more money when it comes time to sell them.…
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