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10 of the Most Expensive Musical Instruments of All Time

Music and musical instruments have woven themselves into the fabric of our existence. One writer says: “Music is the emotion one can hear.”  Some instruments have transcended their musical purpose to become priceless pieces. From the resonant keys of the Steinways to the harmonious tones of the Stradivarius violas, these instruments have immortalized great moments, ...

Nathan Machoka

The Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin.

Fran Lebowitz and Her Amazing One-Star Product Reviews

Fran Lebowitz is a public intellectual and an esteemed author, who also excels as a prolific Amazon reviewer. Her one-star product reviews come sprinkled with a dash of humor. Mentioned below are some such instances. Welcome Mat (Seventeen Inches by Thirty Inches) Fran Lebowitz writes that welcome mats set expectations for guests that they are welcome. ...

Raven Montmorency

A welcome mat.