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10 things that cost over $ 1 and we don’t understand why
Who agrees to pay such a price for them?
Star dresses at the price of an apartment or cream at the cost of a good foreign car … All these are flowers compared to some things that, in terms of rubles, are simply unrealistic money – from 70 million. And if dresses can at least be worn, and the cream will get rid of wrinkles, then who and why buys something from the list below is absolutely incomprehensible to us. Nevertheless, there are amateurs.
Stuffed tiger shark, $ 12
Who needs a tiger shark, and even lifeless? A giant fish in a formaldehyde aquarium is the work of British artist Damien Hirst and was acquired in 2004 for $ 12 million. True, an embarrassment soon occurred: the installation (more precisely, its main character) deteriorated a little. The shark had to be replaced.
The Voice of Fire, $ 40
Abstract painting delights not everyone. When the National Gallery of Canada in 1989 bought the painting “The Voice of Fire” for 1,8 million (by the way, with the money of taxpayers), these same taxpayers began to resent. A fortune for three vertical stripes on the canvas: two blue and one red! From all sides it sounded: “My child will draw the same for a dollar.” Canadians began to troll museum workers and even painted clothes in a similar way when they went out into the street. Then the indignation subsided, and now, by the way, three stripes on the canvas are already estimated at 40-50 million dollars.
Dessert at Arnaud’s, $ 3
A famous New Orleans restaurant serves six strawberries for a sweet tooth with a touch of port, spices, ice cream … and a diamond ring. “The main thing is not to swallow the ring,” they joke. An impressive surprise if you want to impress a girl. However, for that kind of money, you can buy a wagon of the freshest strawberries, sprinkle your beloved with diamonds from head to toe, and even have a wedding.
Monopoly, $ 2
Yes, this is the same “Monopoly” for which you can while away the evening with friends. Why so expensive? Because it is completely made of gold, from the board to the player figures. It even has small houses and hotels adorned with precious stones. Yes, perhaps, given the material and workmanship, the price is not even too high. But who will buy it? It seems that multibillionaires have other games.
Window, $ 3
Of course, the window is not simple. It was through him that Harvey Oswald shot President John F. Kennedy in Dallas. The owners of the premises quickly fussed in advance and sold the window at an auction, accompanied by all the necessary documents. True, experts in the authenticity of this subject very much doubt. Nevertheless, there was an anonymous person from the Netherlands who bought it for exactly that amount.
Falcon SuperNova iPhone 6, $ 95
The giant diamonds on the back of these phones have made them the most expensive in the world for many years in a row. True, several new models have already been released since then, but, for example, Arab sheikhs are not embarrassed by this: status is sometimes more important than technological innovations.
Baseball card, $ 3
Probably, only Americans can understand this – there is no such baseball cult in our country. But even for sports fans, the card, which features the legendary player Honus Wagner, is worth cosmic money. Only 40 of these were produced, and for each there is a real hunt.
Toilet paper, $ 1
Back in 2013, the Australian company Toilet Paper Man introduced toilet paper in true 22K yellow gold. The thing, let’s face it, is intimate, so it can hardly emphasize the status of the owner. Moreover, it is absolutely unclear how to use it. Although the manufacturer gives a 100% guarantee for the convenience and safety of its products.
Parking space, $ 1
Of course, the larger the metropolis, the more difficult things are for motorists with parking. But selling parking spaces, albeit in Manhattan, for that kind of money is too much. Nevertheless, there were those who decided to make a business on this. However, there is no excitement among buyers yet.
Golden Toilet, $ 5
If you have gold toilet paper, the entire bathroom should match it. In fact, the toilet, made of solid gold, was created as a work of art by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelana. But at the same time it was fully functional. Perhaps that is why they decided to steal it from Blenheim Palace, where it was installed. By the way, the toilet was connected to the sewer, so there was a small flood in the palace because of his theft. It is not known where the exhibit is now – it may have become the pride of someone’s mansion.