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Most Expensive Tickets in US Sports History

January 11, 2011

The 2011 Bowl Championship Series title game between the Auburn Tigers and Oregon Ducks may have had the most expensive tickets in the history of US sports. Tickets for the Tostitos-sponsored game, which took place on January 10th at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, ran from over $2,000 to just under $5,000 [...]

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America’s Most Expensive 2010 Cars to Insure

January 4, 2011

The sticker price only tells half the story when it comes to purchasing a new auto. Beyond that price tag, there’s maintenance and, of course, auto insurance. Luckily, Insure.com has made a list of America’s most expensive 2010 cars to insure. The list includes only 2010 models and is based on the average insurance for [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Sports Teams

January 3, 2011

In 2010, Forbes reported on the Most Valuable Teams in Sports. Should they be sold, we’ve no doubt they would be some of the most expensive sports teams in the world. Will 2011 bring a change to this list? We’ll see. Manchester United F.C. – $1.87 billion England’s Manchester United is a Premier League club [...]

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Most Expensive Glee Episode

November 23, 2010

In 2011, Fox’s premiere musical dramedy is going to the Super Bowl. Glee, in its second season, will be celebrating the most important day in American football with their most expensive episode ever. While it was already rumored that the Glee cast would be performing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” for their post-Super Bowl episode, it has [...]

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Most Expensive Whiskies (and Whiskeys)

November 16, 2010

In its original form, the word “whisky” meant “water of life.” I’m sure some of you readers out there will agree with that sentiment. Luckily for you, there’s quite a variety of different whiskies (or “whiskeys,” if we’re talking about American or Irish liquors). Check out the most expensive whiskies in these popular varieties. The [...]

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America’s Most Expensive Ferry Boat

November 11, 2010

The MV Chetzemoka, the new boat for the Port Townsend-Keystone run in Washington, will not only be the state’s first new ferry boat in a decade, but will also be the most expensive ferry built in the US. With its 64 car capacity, this boat will replace the Steel Electric ferries used on the run [...]

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Most Expensive Colleges in the US

October 4, 2010

Once again, Forbes has surveyed universities across the US and created a list of the most expensive universities in America. The expensive universities and colleges were ranked by the typical expensives of a freshman student, including room and board. Here are the top 5 universites on Forbes’ list. Vanderbilt University – $53,660 This private university [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Celebrity Divorce Settlements

September 30, 2010

Divorce is never an easy procedure, but imagine losing millions in the process. These celebrities have shelled out for some of the most expensive divorces in the world. Harrison Ford and Melissa Mathison (2004) – $85 million Ford, whose success includes starring roles in the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” films, wed screenwriter Melissa Mathison [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Hair

August 31, 2010

If you’re a football fan, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about Troy Polamalu’s famous hair. Well, Head and Shoulders certainly have. They’re using the Samoan-descended NFL superstar’s lengthy locks to promote their brand and, in case of unforeseen hair trauma, they’ve insured it for $1 million. The 29-year-old strong safety received his first [...]

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America’s Most Expensive Public School

August 23, 2010

Do you want to send your child to one of the costliest schools in the nation? It’s not a matter of tuition money—it is, after all, a public school. All you have to do is live in the right district in Los Angeles, California and you can send your child to the most expensive public [...]

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America’s Most Expensive College Dorm Rooms

August 10, 2010

Unless you’re going to school in your home town (and who wants to do that?), room and board will likely be a large portion of your college expenses. That’s not likely to change any time soon, either, as Forbes reports the price of freshman room and board has increased by 11% over the last three [...]

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Most Expensive Rental Home in the US

April 20, 2010

The Hamptons—that easternmost stretch of Long Island catering to the financial elite—have just seen a record set, as a recent rental is the most expensive in the area’s history. Is this the most expensive rental home in the US? If not, it’s pretty close. Sandcastle, an 11.5-acre estate with a 31,000 square foot main house, [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Pet Monkey

April 14, 2010

For some individuals, a dog or cat or even the odd parakeet isn’t an exotic enough pet. Those interested in more outlandish pets may turn to snakes, lion cubs or even our distant relative—the primate. The most expensive monkey is the De Brazza’s Monkey, which has a price around $10,000. This shy creature is very [...]

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Most Expensive Ballpark for Fans

April 7, 2010

Whether or not the Boston Red Sox are the most successful team of the decade may be questionable, but one thing is for sure—they’re certainly the most expensive team to see at home. A recent Team Marketing Report has surveyed the Fan Cost Index of Major League Baseball teams and, after being overtaken in 2009 [...]

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Top Ten Most Expensive Rental Markets in the US

March 26, 2010

Do you think your rent is too much? Well, you might think again after seeing rental prices in the most expensive rental markets in the United States. Compiled by the Center for Housing Policy, an affiliate of the National Housing Conference, the report ranks 210 metropolitan areas in the US by the fair market rent [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Television Show

January 29, 2010

HBO’s latest attempt to recapture the magic that made The Sopranos a hit may just be the most expensive television show in the world. According to The New York Post, the pilot episode for Boardwalk Empire has set HBO back $50 million—around five times the price of Lost’s two-hour pilot episode, formerly thought to be [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Eyeglasses

November 27, 2009

You already know about the world’s most expensive sunglasses, but what about prescription glasses? In 1998, a pair of glasses became the most expensive prescription eyeglasses in the world. What was so special about these glasses? They were one of two pairs of glasses sold by the widow of Buddy Holly and formerly worn by [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Chickens

November 12, 2009

Chicken is often one of the cheaper meats at the grocery store, but you can still pay a premium price for the poultry if you try hard enough. Bresse chickens, from their namesake area in France, are valued for their gamey flavor and tender flesh while Silkie chickens are valued as show chickens for their [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Baseball Bat

September 25, 2009

When the Louisville Slugger used by legendary baller Babe Ruth to hit his first home run at Yankee Stadium in 1923 went up for auction, some feared that the winner might destroy it—either to end the dreaded “Curse of the Bambino” and allow the Red Sox victory in that year’s World Series or to sell [...]

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World’s Most Expensive Backpack

September 23, 2009

What can you carry in the most expensive backpack in the world? From the look of it, you could stuff just about anything you need for a good day’s hike in one of its many pockets. Leather goods producer Mulholland has made this luxury backpack out of deerskin, a supple but strong leather. The buckles [...]

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Most Expensive French Fry

June 29, 2009

In 2005, a couple named Mike and Liz started a blog about a special french fry they’d found at McDonald’s. The fry, which they had dubbed the Lincoln Fry, featured a near perfect profile of the sixteenth president as seen on the common penny. It was also seen in an “amateur” commercial during that year’s [...]

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Most Expensive Macaroni and Cheese

June 6, 2009

It’s only available at Mélisse in Santa Monica, CA and even then only between October and December. It’s the most expensive macaroni and cheese in the world and it’s a far cry from Velveeta Shells and Cheese. The decadent dish is just one example of Chef Josiah Citrin’s cuisine, blend of traditional French and modern [...]

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Most Expensive Dirt

May 14, 2009

How much would you pay for a tablespoon of dirt? Before you answer, you might want to ask about the quality of the dirt, what nutrients a hungry plant might extract from it. Those, as the world’s most expensive dirt will attest, are the wrong questions to ask. No, you need to know where it’s [...]

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Ten of the Most Expensive Suburbs in the US

May 4, 2009

BusinessWeek has put together a list of fifty of “The Most Expensive Suburbs to Live in Now” for 2009. The list features the most expensive suburb in each state rated by median home price, median property tax and cost of living, each compared to the state average. Of course, “compared to the state average” doesn’t [...]

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Most Expensive Canadian Whisky

March 31, 2009

Canadian rye whisky doesn’t quite have the prestige of its Scotch cousin, but it still has its moments. One such moment happened at the 2007 Kentucky Derby, when the attending Queen Elizabeth II was presented with the world’s most expensive Canadian whisky. “Canadian whisky” refers to any whisky that is mashed, distilled and aged at [...]

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The Most Expensive Journal

United States

Most Expensive Tickets in US Sports History

America’s Most Expensive 2010 Cars to Insure

World’s Most Expensive Sports Teams

Most Expensive Glee Episode

Most Expensive Whiskies (and Whiskeys)

America’s Most Expensive Ferry Boat

Most Expensive Colleges in the US

World’s Most Expensive Celebrity Divorce Settlements

World’s Most Expensive Hair

America’s Most Expensive Public School

America’s Most Expensive College Dorm Rooms

Most Expensive Rental Home in the US

World’s Most Expensive Pet Monkey

Most Expensive Ballpark for Fans

Top Ten Most Expensive Rental Markets in the US

World’s Most Expensive Television Show

World’s Most Expensive Eyeglasses

World’s Most Expensive Chickens

World’s Most Expensive Baseball Bat

World’s Most Expensive Backpack

Most Expensive French Fry

Most Expensive Macaroni and Cheese

Most Expensive Dirt

Ten of the Most Expensive Suburbs in the US

Most Expensive Canadian Whisky

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