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Gambling | Lottery Ticket
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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