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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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World’s Most Expensive Sports Team

March 31, 2010

The New York Yankees have a long and storied history as a team that produces legendary players. Forty-four Yankees have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, including such players as Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and, of course, Babe Ruth. Maybe that’s why the New York Yankees are the most expensive sports [...]

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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 Whiskies (and Whiskeys)

April 6, 2009

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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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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Most Expensive Bourbon Whiskey

March 30, 2009

Bourbon whiskey, like Champagne, is named after the region from which it comes—Bourbon, Kentucky. Unlike Champagne, however, Bourbon’s production isn’t limited to its home region. While it is still made primarily in Kentucky, Bourbon can be distilled anywhere in the US. Currently, the most expensive Bourbon is the 16 year old A. H. Hirsch Reserve. [...]

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Most Expensive Social Issue in the US

February 10, 2009

George Takei and Brad Altman You’ve probably heard of Proposition 8, the Californian ballot measure that denied gays the right to marry as of November 2008. What you might not know is that the battle over Prop. 8 was the most expensive social issue campaign in US history. The effect of Proposition 8 was simple—it [...]

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Most Expensive Presidential Election Campaign in US History

February 5, 2009

November 2008 marked the end of what was the most expensive election in US history, which culminated in the election of Democratic nominee Barack Obama. Now, it’s likely true that every presidential election could claim that title until the next one came around—and that will probably continue to be true in 2012—but this last one [...]

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Most Expensive Public Transit in the US

February 3, 2009

How much does public transit in your town cost? According to a recent survey by Citizens Taking Action, a transit watchdog group, most Americans pay a basic fare around $1.53. According to the group, Chicago’s public transportation system is the most expensive in the US at $1.50 for bus fare and $2 to ride the [...]

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Most Expensive Corvette

January 27, 2009

The long anticipated Corvette ZR1 may finally see the light of day in 2009. First unveiled at the 12 Hours of Sebring race in 2005, the car was supposedly the result of GM CEO Rick Wagoner wondering what his Chevrolet designers could do for $100,000. The answer, of course, is the most powerful and most [...]

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Most Expensive Television Spot – The Super Bowl

January 21, 2009

The price of Super Bowl advertising has steadily increased since the event’s inception in 1967. Forty-two years later, Super Bowl advertising is as popular, if not more so, as the game itself. A thirty second advertising spot during the first Super Bowl cost a nominal $40,000. The same spot during Super Bowl XLII cost $2.7 [...]

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