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Designer Alex Carroll is auctioning what is reportedly the world’s oldest timepiece this Valentine’s Day, along with what may be the world’s rarest necklace, and hopes to raise millions for charity with the proceeds from the sale.

The timepiece and necklace are being auctioned next week in time for Valentine’s Day, with a starting bid of $1 million.

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Dining

Let it Flow readers enjoy splurging on the finer things in life. And although we have recommended some pretty nifty rare foods and lavish dining experiences in the past, vegetarian cuisine hasn’t been at the top of our suggestions. But with a growing trend for celebrities, socialites, and even athletes going vegetarian/vegan, it would be a mistake not to represent this type of cuisine.

Here are a few tips for dining vegetarian style in NYC – but to keep it interesting for meat eaters, we’ve thrown in a couple of curve balls as well.

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Dining

Vancouver has become the new home of the world’s most expensive hot dog.

Hot dog restaurant DougieDog Hot Dogs introduced a $100 hot dog to their menu on Tuesday.

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Design

It is that time of year when we’re feeling optimistic and making plans for the foreseeable future. Maybe you are preparing to go back into the office with renewed confidence and give your career a boost. Maybe you are getting ready to be a better parent, husband or wife. Maybe you have no clue whatsoever of what to do with your life next.

For those of you who are feeling a little lost, here are a few people and companies developing cool stuff out there that may inspire you to think outside the box – and who knows, maybe break some new ground?

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Travel

Just a few years ago, the mere mention of a ‘green’ hotel would have probably conjured up images of having to stay in a hut in the middle of nowhere, sleeping on leaves and giving up all of your favorite amenities.

These days, however, hotels around the world have found that being more eco-friendly enhances the luxury aspect of their facilities, and attracts a clientele that is ready to pay extra in order to know that their health and well being, as well a those of the surroundings, is being protected. Here are our favorites:

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Lifestyle

So you’ve just recovered from another New Year’s celebration, after partying with your friends, family, and loved ones, consuming insane amounts of alcohol, and not getting arrested or ending up in the hospital. Congratulations! But what did you forget? Didn’t make any resolutions for the year? Shame on you. Isn’t that what part of ringing in a New Year is all about?

But if you are legitimately having problems imagining how to improve yourself this year, we do have some suggestions for you.

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Lifestyle

When it comes to grooming, many men will go into hibernation mode in the winter. And since they don’t actually stay in a cave for the duration, the results can be unsightly.

So what should you get a man (or yourself) who needs to get to spring in one piece?

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Lifestyle

Luxury jeweller Fabergé is hosting the world’s largest Easter egg hunt next month in London.

The event, called The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt, will feature 200 giant and uniquely crafted, strategically placed eggs with Fabergé’s signature egg design, scattered throughout London.

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Dining

Astronomer Ian Hutcheon has produced a red wine that boasts a 4.5 billion-year vintage.

The one-of-a-kind Cabernet Sauvignon, created in Chile, has been aged with a meteorite that was formed during the birth of the solar system and is aptly named Meteorito.

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Lifestyle

A copy of the world’s most expensive book, John James Audubon’s 19th-century masterpiece The Birds of America, is set for auction later this month and is expected to sell for up to $10 million.

Only 120 complete copies of the book are believed to exist today, with the majority owned by institutions.

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