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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

If you won the lottery tomorrow, how would you spend the money? This list of some of the most expensive things in the world will give some food for thought while you spend your imaginary millions.

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Today's Random Fact:

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

Not long ago a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car ever when it was sold in the United Kingdom to a private collector for $35 million.

Susse Freres daguerreotype camera

Dating back to 1839, the daguerreotype camera is the oldest commercially manufactured camera in the world. A pristine example sold at auction in 2007 for $775,000.

Heidsieck Monopole 1907 Champagne

In the late 90's an underwater search party stumbled across a century old shipwreck containing 2,000 bottles of this French champagne which now sells for $25,000 per bottle.




Bonus Fact:

Heintzman Crystal Piano

Made in Beijing this 9 foot piano was recently purchased at auction by a private bidder for $3.22 million.

Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike

This $700,000 four wheeled 1,500 lb monster goes from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds with a top speed above 300 mph.

Haute Joaillerie Watch from Chopard

While it looks more like a glittery mess than anything useful for telling time, this diamond studded watch struck somebody's fancy for $25 million.