One bottle of whisky fetched a whopping £1m at auction as part of an impressive 3,900-strong collection that became the highest-value of its kind. Containing liquid distilled nearly a century ago, the Macallan 1926 Fine and Rare 60-year-old is one of 14 in the world adorned with the "Fine and Rare" label. It fetched a six-figure sum by itself in the private collection of 3,900 single malts, which went under the hammer for around £6.7m in total. Other notable whiskies included the Balvenie 1961 Vintage cask and the Dallas Dhu 1921 Private Cask 64-year-old, which is a historic malt from one of Scotland's "lost" distilleries. The incredible array of bottles attracted the attention of 1,557 different bidders from 54 countries on the final day of the online auction. Advertisement It became the highest-value private collection ever to sell on the secondary market at an auction dedicated to one single collector's whisky. Iain McClune, founder of Whisky … [Read more...] about Whisky collection sells for almost £6.7m at auction
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Olay’s new Collagen Peptide collection is sells over 1 per minute – and here’s where you can buy it
OLAY has launched a new Collagen Peptide 24 collection and it's perfect for updating your skincare regime after lockdown. Available at Boots, the collection is proving to be a hit with shoppers, selling one per minute. The new Olay Collagen Peptide 24 collection launched exclusively at Boots this January, and completely sold out at launch. Olay Collagen Peptide 24 Collection, from £34.95, Boots - buy here Since then it's been restocked, and is proving to be a hit with shoppers selling at a rapid rate of one product from the collection per minute. Olay's new Collagen Peptide 24 Collection includes a serum, day cream and eye cream, and completely sold out when it was first launched on boots.com. It's priced from £34.99 and is available at Boots , and is everything your locked down, stressed skin needs. It promises to reduce fine lines, brighten and smooth the skin, with the collagen peptides helping to improve elasticity to give you a more youth … [Read more...] about Olay’s new Collagen Peptide collection is sells over 1 per minute – and here’s where you can buy it
Mars Perseverance’s parachute carried secret NASA message
The enormous orange and white parachute deployed by NASA's Perseverance rover to land on Mars contained a secret message, thanks to a puzzle lover on the spacecraft team. Systems engineer Ian Clark used a binary code to spell out "dare mighty things'' — a line from former US President Theodore Roosevelt — in the orange and white strips of the 70-foot (21-meter) parachute. He also included the GPS coordinates for the mission's headquarters at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. This combination of images from video made available by NASA shows steps in the descent of the Mars Perseverance rover as it approaches the surface of the planet Mars rover message encoding was 'super fun' Clark, a crossword hobbyist, came up with the idea two years ago. Engineers wanted an unusual pattern in the nylon fabric to know how the parachute was oriented during descent. Turning it into a secret message was "super fun," he said Tuesday. Only about six people knew … [Read more...] about Mars Perseverance’s parachute carried secret NASA message
Gemma Collins shows off £500 kettle and toaster as she spares no expense in new home
Gemma Collins has shown off her fancy new £500 designer kettle and matching toaster after splashing out on her new home. The former Towie star, 40, recently moved into her dream house and has been busy making the place her own. She recently revealed her pals bought her a £500 Dolce and Gabbana toaster for her birthday, and now Gemma has treated herself to a matching kettle. The D&G appliances by Smeg cost £500 each and feature an eye-catching pattern. She shared a video of her pricey appliances on Instagram , writing: "Wakey wakey time to start my day 04:06. "Busy day today. I love this sound of the first cup of tea." After getting the D&G toaster for her birthday, Gemma jokes she might have to upgrade to posh bread. Speaking on her BBC podcast , The GC said: "I got a Dolce and Gabbana toaster from all my girlfriends. "I thought I can't put cheap bread in that - I'll have to have sour dour." Video Loading Video Unavailable Click … [Read more...] about Gemma Collins shows off £500 kettle and toaster as she spares no expense in new home
Kids going back to school? Don’t worry it’s not too late to kit them out for the classroom (and it won’t break the bank!)
Is the end of homeschooling in sight? As schools prepare to reopen their doors, we think we heard a collective sigh of relief coming from parents and guardians all over the country! And it's good news for the children too who are no doubt excited to get back in the classroom, back with their friends and back in the playground. It's time to get them kitted out for life back in the classroom But if you feel like you've been caught on the back foot and aren't quite as ready in terms of all those school essentials as you would normally be, then never fear. There's still time to get the last minute uniform you need from Marks & Spencer AND it will be delivered safely, straight to your door. And while they might not look forward to swapping out tracksuits for smart trousers, the M&S range is designed with style in mind! So whether you need to kit them out head-to-toe or just need a few pieces to top up their options, M&S has got you covered with … [Read more...] about Kids going back to school? Don’t worry it’s not too late to kit them out for the classroom (and it won’t break the bank!)