World’s largest message-in-a-bottle constructed by the owner of Koeningsegg supercars

Bård Eker, the owner of Koenigsegg supercars, has been in charge of creating the world’s largest message-in-a-bottle. The 2.5 tons and 26 feet long “boat-bottle” will be released to the ocean currents outside of Tenerife on March 13th. The Norwegian soft drink Solo is behind the project that also involves polar explorer Jarle Andhøy. Inside the … Read more

Owning 19 pairs but regularly wearing just seven of them. Women’s shoe buying habits

Women in the UK spent around £3.35billion on shoes in 2012 but still leave two thirds of their collection of high heels, boots and sandals in the wardrobe, according to Diamond (part of Admiral Group plc which also includes Admiral car insurance, Bell and Elephant). Diamond revealed the average woman owns 19 pairs of shoes … Read more

Top 10 most expensive cars to insure

While insurance varies greatly in cost by the value of a car, everyone has their wish list of cars that one day they would have. Owning the car is one thing, but paying the insurance premiums may be more than expected. Protect Your Bubble, specalist insurance company and UK’s largest specialist gadget insurer, takes a … Read more

Safest cars for 2013

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names Safest Cars For 2013 To reward 2013 models with superior crash protection, the US’ Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded its new Top Safety Pick+ accolade to 13 cars. Winners include the Acura TL; Dodge Avenger and its twin, the Chrysler 200 4-door; Ford Fusion; Honda Accord 2-door; Honda Accord … Read more

Pet’s wellbeing can trump that of others. Pet spending is recession-proof: survey

Three-in-four (75 percent) pet owners say that the state of the economy doesn’t affect how much money they spend on their pets, according to a new survey. Twelve percent report they spend $101 or more per month on their pets, while more than one in five (21 percent) said they spend $51-$100 per month on … Read more