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Collection	Artifact	Picture	Description
Gambling	Lottery Ticket		When a pigeon landed on a house in ancient China, the owner of that house won the lottery. Lottery tickets have been invented since then, something that has made finding winners much easier.
	Chips		Chips are part and parcel of the casino scene, and any attempt to replace them would be unpopular with players.
	Roulette		Gamblers lose everything or become fabulously rich, cheaters come up with new tricks, and the church has even classified roulette as diabolical.
	Dice		This game became popular thanks to Roman patricians, some of whom were famous for trying their luck.
	Deck of Cards		Europe first heard of playing cards in the 1300s, with gambling banned that same century.
Artifacts from: Any Island
Gladiator's Equipment	Helmet		Even beyond its combat purposes, the visor on this helmet would guarantee the anonymity of the wearer by keeping their face hidden from their opponent.
	Breastplate		Wearing a breastplate not only protected combatants from sword thrusts; fights were also prolonged, much to the audience's delight.
	Mace		This gladiator weapon was first introduced only a century before the collapse of the empire. Regardless, it proved an excellent weapon in combat.
	Shield		Shields did a good job protecting fighters in combat, but audiences demanded blood. That was why they started making smaller shields.
	Gladius		The word “gladiator” derives from the name of this weapon, literally meaning “the one who possesses a sword.”
Artifacts from: Olivia Isle
Tropical Cocktails	Coconut Sonata		The taste of coconut milk tinged with a few drops of lemon juice will leave even the most selective palate satisfied.
	Pineapple Storm		Mix pineapple and lychee juice, add a slice of orange, and watch out for the pineapple storm brewing in your very hands!
	Watermelon Breeze		The Watermelon Breeze is a cocktail that mixes mint into watermelon juice, perfect for those who could use a refreshing beverage.
	Tropical Mix		They say this tropical mix inspired Paul Gauguin to paint his now-famous tropical landscapes.
	Melon Symphony		This symphony was composed with peachy notes added to a melony melody, all with a cherry accompaniment. Your masterpiece is ready!
Artifacts from: Tropica Isle
Trains	Handcar		The first means of rail transportation invented by man was this handcar, which is driven by a large lever.
	Maglev Train		This train uses magnetic levitation to keep it off the ground, allowing it to reach phenomenal speeds.
	Diesel Train		Diesel trains can run without electricity and are light, powerful, and very maneuverable.
	Steam Locomotive		The steam locomotive is the most amazing vehicle ever invented by man. Metal, fire, air, and water combine to make a single roaring monster.
	Electric Train		These trains make much less noise than others, accelerate quickly, and don’t pollute.
Artifacts from: Any Island
Checkmate	Queen		The vizier, the king's advisor, turned into a queen in the European version of chess. Many chess historians think this is due to the might of Queen Isabella I of Castile.
	Rook		When the Spanish first came across chess, they depicted these pieces as towers instead of chariots due to a small linguistic error.
	Knight		This chess piece was supposed to depict a cavalier, or a horse and rider. With time it was simplified to the horse we have today.
	Elephant		In the European version of the game, this piece looks like a bishop wearing a high hat instead of an elephant. The reason is simple: at that time elephants were unknown to Europeans.
	Pawn		The pawn is the most numerous and dispensable piece on the chessboard. The name means “dismounted warrior.”
Artifacts from: Any Island
Vases	Malachite Vase		Vases made with malachite are both stylish and longer-lasting.
	Ceramic Vase		According to archeological finds, ceramic vases even decorated the dwellings of Egyptian pharaohs.
	Greek Amphora		One of the distinctive features of this vase is the fact that it has handles on both sides. The word *amphora* itself means “something that can be carried from either side.”
	Floor Vase		This vase is perfect for decorating large areas!
	Gold Pitcher		This heirloom has been passed down from generation to generation for a couple of centuries.
Artifacts from: Olivia Isle
Diving Equipment	Flippers		Flippers date back to Leonardo da Vinci, who was the first to invent swim gloves resembling the webbed feet of waterfowl.
	Scuba Mask		A French soldier created a scuba mask back in 1917, though the lack of demand meant no one paid much attention.
	Aqualung		You can immerse yourself in the underwater world for a couple hours without drowning thanks to this piece of equipment.
	Underwater Flashlight		The light not only shows you where to go; it is also a great way for divers to communicate underwater.
	Diving Helmet		Put this helmet on and you’ll immediately feel like you’re in *Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea*.
Artifacts from: Fishermen's Isle
Shaman's Tent	Dreamcatcher		Native Americans believe nightmares get trapped in the web of this dreamcatcher, while good dreams slip through the hole in the middle.
	Rattle		Any good shaman knows rituals can only be performed with a monotonous and rhythmic background sound.
	Shaman's Drum		A shaman’s drum can serve as a model of the universe, a path to other worlds, and even a weapon against evil spirits!
	Ceremonial Dagger		Islanders believe this dagger’s blade is capable of exorcising any kind of spirit.
	Spellbook		This grimoire is a textbook for the art of magic that contains spells, recipes, and tips for shamans.
Artifacts from: Tropica Isle
Postage Stamps	Red Mercury		Stamp collectors say there are no more than 40 of these stamps left.
	Gronchi Rosa		This stamp almost caused an international scandal: the artist made a mistake drawing Peru’s boundaries.
	Missing Virgin		The figure of St. Ursula was replaced by a brilliant white spot at the center of the stamp. That’s why it’s called the Missing Virgin.
	Ox Head		This little piece of paper is already worth more than $1,000!
	Inverted Jenny		One misprinted sheet of 100 stamps went unnoticed... by everyone except stamp collectors.
Artifacts from: Any Island
Legends and Myths	Philosopher's Stone		According to alchemists, this stone turns base metals into gold and even grants immortality.
	Apple of Discord		This golden apple with “to the fairest” inscribed on it both sparked a dispute among three goddesses and led to the Trojan War.
	Pandora's Box		The most important thing to remember is to never open this box. Trust me, nothing good would come of that.
	Excalibur		Excalibur is the legendary sword of King Arthur, who ruled in England when knights gathered around the Round Table.
	Phoenix Feather		Possession of the phoenix feather promises riches and success. However, it might also bring adventures of a different sort out of nowhere.
Artifacts from: Frutus Isle

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