Archive for December 2008

Most Expensive Stadium in the World

Most Expensive Stadium in the World

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When future archaeologists study the remains of the 21st century, our stadiums may be some of the most some of the most visited historical sites. Like the Colosseum of Rome, these structures aren’t just places of human struggles for the entertainment of the masses; they’re also works of art. Currently, London’s Wembley Stadium is the [...]

Most Expensive Toilet

Most Expensive Toilet

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If someone were to say, “I just bought a Toto,” you might think they’d purchased a little black Terrier and named it after the Wizard of Oz costar. They could, on the other hand, be the proud owner of one of the world’s most expensive toilets.

What more do you need, when doing your business, than [...]

Most Expensive Flute

Most Expensive Flute

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Flutes fall into the category of woodwinds and unlike other similar instruments produce their sound without using a reed. Flutes produce sound using the flow of air against an edge. Generally called a flautist or flutist, the flute is known for its pleasant and sweet sounding tones that easily blend with various other instruments.

Flutes are [...]

Most Expensive Men’s Suits

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The business suit, the traditional outfit of men in the Western world, is generally worn with a dress shirt and tie. The modern suit first made its appearence in fashion during the late nineteenth century. Suits have always been a status symbol used in formal occasions and when conducting business. The fashions of suits have [...]

Most Expensive Hybrid Car in Production

Most Expensive Hybrid Car in Production

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Toyota, the makers of the Lexus line of luxury autos, has just publicly disclosed the full details regarding its newest model. With the success of the less expensive Toyota “Prius”, it only makes sense for Toyota to produce a higher-end model, and the new Lexus LS 600h L will be the most expensive hybrid car [...]

Most Expensive Yacht Charter

Most Expensive Yacht Charter

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The Jacht was originally a lightweight Dutch naval vessel used to pursue pirates in shallow waters. When King Charles II chose to sail in one on his return to England in what would later be known as the English Restoration, the Jacht became a symbol of important and, eventually, wealth and luxury. Today, that tradition [...]

Most Expensive Aircraft

Most Expensive Aircraft

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Anyone who’s ever read anything about US military spending shouldn’t be surprised that the world’s most expensive aircraft was a Department of Defense project

Created as part of a secret project in the 1980s, the expensive plane is a design executed with the Soviet Union in mind. The Northrop Grumman ATB (Advanced Technology Bomber) was designated [...]

World’s Most Expensive Streets (Residential)

World’s Most Expensive Streets (Residential)

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Despite everything you’ve heard about the housing market, the residents of these swanky streets aren’t sweating it. That’s because they live on the most expensive residential streets in the world. A recent survey by Wealth-Bulletin places the following five streets at the top of the list.
5. Avenue Montaigne, Paris - $5,046 per square foot.
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Most Expensive Home in the World

Most Expensive Home in the World

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It seems as though high society has, and will continue to have an appetite for incredibly expensive possessions. Members of the world’s financial elite, or billionaires for short, make no exception especially when dealing with the most expensive home in the world.

Real-estate mogul and timber baron Tim Blixseth will soon begin construction on a 53,000 [...]

Most Expensive Speeches

Most Expensive Speeches

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Donald Trump may talk a good talk, but did you know he also talks the most expensive talk? The real estate mogul, television personality and world’s 314th richest person gave seventeen speeches at The Learning Annex’s real estate wealth expos in 2006 and 2007. These seventeen speeches were the most expensive in the world, earning [...]