Most Expensive Computer Mouse

Most Expensive Computer Mouse

$24,180 USD

Most consumers just use the mouse that comes with their desktop and only purchase a mouse when they spill the inevitable hot cup of coffee and ruin the wheel action on their mouse and their mousepad.
Others must think of their mouse as a fashion accessory though, because why else would Swiss manufacturer Pat Says Now produce the world’s most expensive computer mouse. The costly peripheral is cast from 18 carat white gold and set with 59 brilliant cut diamonds, and will only set you back £12,400 ($24,180 USD). The most expensive mouse utilizes a modern 3-button wheel optical mouse design, options for USB or PS/2 connections for either PC or Mac, a 800 dpi Resolution, and a 3 year warranty.

The expensive mouse comes in two designs, “Diamond Flower” and the “Scattered Diamond” layout. You can bling out and personalize the most expensive computer mouse by adding your initials in diamonds, and can choose from yellow, red or white gold with white or black trim.

Most expensive truffle

Most expensive white truffle.

$330,000

One of the biggest truffles found in decades has fetched $330,000 (£165,000) at an auction held simultaneously in Macau, London and Florence.
A Macau casino owner, Stanley Ho, made the record-breaking bid for the white truffle, which weighed 1.5kg (3.3lb).
Luciano Savini and his son found the highly-prized fungus after it was dug up by his truffle dog near Pisa, northern Italy, last week.
He said he was overwhelmed by the high price paid for his discovery.
He said: “I thought we were going to beat the record, but not to really get to this amount.
“The biggest truffle of the century and the most expensive truffle of the century. There are no more words to say – it is all very beautiful.”
Mr Ho outbid British artist Damien Hirst and Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi to the prize, according to the South China Morning Post.
All proceeds from the auction were donated to charities.

Wild truffles are harvested all over the world, from the western United States to China, but France and Italy, where they grow in open meadows and dense forests, respectively, are the best-known sources. These highly coveted fungi germinate 10 to 35 inches underground on the roots of any of a dozen varieties of trees. When uncovered, they look like balls of soil and range in size from a pea to a potato.

The global market for this sought-after specialty food is more than $2 billion, Lima estimates. Global gourmands, especially those in New York City, the largest consumer of truffles after Italy, pay through the nose for the delicacies thanks to their earthy, rich, mushroomy essence.

Each of the four commercially available truffles has a distinct growing season and is only available fresh at that time. White truffles (which have never been successfully domesticated) are in season between late September and December. Black winter truffles are available from November through February. Black summer truffles, the most bountiful kind, are in season between June and October. Bianchetti, or Tuscan truffles, are in season from January through April.

To cook a white truffle is to commit a culinary crime: Heat spoils the pungent taste. White truffles are generally shaved thinly over the top of a simple pasta dish to preserve their intoxicating scent. Black truffles (with a subtler smell and a texture that lends itself to cooking) and black summer truffles (known for their nutty flavor) can be shaved and eaten raw or cooked. Tuscan truffles are almost always cooked because heat doesn’t diminish their pronounced flavor.

Most Expensive Catastrophes in History

Most Expensive Catastrophes in History

10. Titanic – $150 Million
The sinking of the Titanic is possibly the most famous accident in the world. But it barely makes our list of top 10 most expensive. On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage and was considered to be the mostluxurious ocean liner ever built. Over 1,500 people lost their lives when the ship ran into an iceberg and sunk in frigid waters. The ship cost $7 million to build ($150 million in today ‘ s dollars).

9. Tanker Truck vs Bridge – $358 Million
On August 26, 2004, a car collided with a tanker truck containing 32,000 liters of fuel on the Wiehltal Bridge in Germany . The tanker crashed through the guardrail and fell 90 feet off the A4 Autobahn resulting in a huge explosion and fire which destroyed the load-bearing ability of the bridge. Temporary repairs cost $40 million and the cost to replace the bridge is estimated at $318 Million.

8. MetroLink Crash – $500 Million
On September 12, 2008, in what was one of the worst train crashes in California history, 25 people were killed when a Metrolink commuter train crashed head-on into a Union Pacific freight train in Los Angeles . It is thought that the Metrolink train may have run through a red signal while the conductor was busy text messaging.. Wrongful death lawsuits are expected to cause $500 million in losses for Metrolink.

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Most expensive house in America

Most expensive house in America

$150 million

A house belonging to late TV producer Aaron Spelling has gone on the market in Los Angeles with an asking price of $150 million (£105m) – making it the most expensive property for sale in the US. Located in the exclusive Holmby Hills neigbourhood, the sprawling mansion boasts a staggering 56,500 square feet of interior space, set in over 4.6 acres of land.
The property is so vast that Spelling’s widow, Candy Spelling, was unable to provide estate agents with an exact room count – although estimates put the tally at over 100.
“There’s a lot. (The house) has evolved and I actually haven’t gone around and counted”, she said.
Potential buyers perusing the labyrinthine, French chateau-inspired estate will find such essential features as a bowling alley, a wine cellar and tasting room, a library, gym – even a dedicated gift-wrapping room, and a humidity-controlled facility for storing the family silver.

The grounds are peppered with fountains, a waterfall, a citrus orchard, tennis courts, two swimming pools and a spa – plus parking space for over 100 cars,
The 17,000 square foot attic, which was converted by the Spellings before Aaron’s death in 2003, features a full-service barber shop and beauty salon.
No self-respecting magnate would even consider moving into such an ostentatious abode without a full complement of staff – and the buyer’s entourage will undoubtedly be thrilled with their accommodation. Read the rest of this entry »

Most expensive car 4×4

Most expensive car 4×4

£79,177

The Combat T98 is the fastest armoured all-road vehicle in the world with the unique protection capabilities from level B2 to the highest level – B7, or what is more, it includes protection from 12,7 mm bullet. There are two base versions of the Combat T-98. For the custom market it is Combat T-98, “VIP”. It is based on GM components, including a 8.1 ltr engine, Allison transmission and GM HD suspensions. The vehicle has no frame and monocoque double steel body. On the highest protection level we use ceramic between steel layers. All the “VIP” Combats have full options, natural leather and wood in the interior. Add another £58,000 for the top level of protection.

Car made in Russia.

The most expensive caviar in the world

The most expensive caviar in the world

The most expensive caviar in the world is not the black one, but the almas caviar! The word “almas” is Iranian for diamond. Almas caviar comes from Iran making it extremely rare and extremely expensive. The only known outlet is the Caviar House & Prunier in London England’s Picadilly that sells a kilo of the expensive Almas caviar in a 24-karat gold tin for £16,000, or about $25,000. Coincidentally, it is also where you can find the most expensive meal in Britain. The Caviar House also sells a £800 tin for those on a smaller budget. Beluga caviar comes from a fish over 100 years old, that is virtually unchanged for 120 million years. The luxurious caviar comes from the oldest survivor of the Dinosaur era. Beluga caviar ranges in price from more than $5,000 per kilogram in the United States. Beluga caviar is composed of pea-sized, gray eggs. In general, the lighter the color, the more expensive it is. The grades are: 0 (darkest color), 00 (medium toned), and 000 (lightest color). The 000 grade is the most expensive and is sometimes referred to as “royal caviar”. In terms of texture, royal caviar is often described as rich and silky.

The beluga is a large predator which feeds on other fish. Beluga sturgeons are fish, and are unrelated to the (mammalian) beluga whale. As do many sturgeons, the beluga travels upstream in rivers to spawn. Accordingly, sturgeons are sometimes likened to sea fish; however most scientists consider them to be river fish. Read the rest of this entry »

Most Expensive Private Jet

Most Expensive Private Jet

$59.9 million

The most expensive private jet in the world is world is Gulfstream G550 and has nice price tag of $59.9 million only. It is true that you can have a chartered plane but one’s own plane is something quite different. Are you ready to buy this most expensive private jet in the world? Do you have the necessary passion to possess this most expensive private jet in the world?

Private jets are the new most expensive toys in the hands of filthy rich travelers. This whopping cost is the price paid by elite gentry for their interest in luxury jets. Among the crowded private jets this Gulfstream G550 boasts to be the most expensive private jet in the world with its awesome price of $59.9 million.

Wondering about what makes this private jet the most expensive private jet in the world? Just look at the specifications of this which are sure to impress you beyond imagination. The long range cruise speed is 12,501 km at Mach 0.80. This jet accommodates 8 passengers, 4 crew members.  The normal cruise speed is 11,112 km at 0.85 Mach. The maximum operating Mach number is 0.885. The initial cruise altitude is 12,497 m and maximum cruise altitude is 15,545 m. The maximum ramp capacity of this most expensive private jet in the world is 41,459 kg, maximum takeoff weight is 41,227 kg, and maximum landing weight is 34,156 kg. The maximum zero fuel weight is 24,721 kg, basic operating weight is 21,909 kg, maximum payload is 2,812 kg, payload with maximum fuel is 816 kg, and maximum fuel weight is 18,733 kg. This most expensive private jet in the world has two Rolls-Royce BR710 engines with rated takeoff thrust of each engine is 15,385 lb. This beautiful most expensive private jet in the world can accommodate maximum of 19 passengers. A typical outfit of this private jet is 14 to 18 passengers. The length of cabin is 15.3 m while width is 2.24 m. The height of cabin is 1.88 m and cabin volume is 47.3 cu. m while baggage compartment volume is 6.4 cu. m. The exterior of this most expensive private jet in the world exudes a regal charm with its 29.4 m of length, 7.9 m of height, and 28.5 m wingspan. This private jet is asset which can be utilized in a number of ways. You can plan your business meeting on board which are sure to impress your client and gain you an awesome satisfaction filled with dignity. Spend some time with your beloved who is sure to enjoy this ride in the high skies. Mere idea of having you with her on the top of world may be worth the investment of having the most expensive private jet in the world.