Although the Bible says life does not consist of an abundance of possessions, some possessions are quite expensive.
Here are the five most expensive things in the world.
1. History Supreme Yacht: $4.5 billion
This superyacht is not the largest but is the most expensive in the world due to the materials used to create it and the comforts it boasts of.
It features a meteoric stone accent and a genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bone, and it is coated with solid gold and platinum.
Jeff Bezos’ yacht Koru is larger at 417 feet, but it pales in comparison to the History Supreme, which costs a stunning $4.5 billion and took three years to build.
2. The Imperial State Crown: £3 billion
The Imperial State Crown is a famous piece in the British Crown Jewels, containing nearly 3000 gemstones, including the Black Prince’s Ruby.
It was worn by King Charles III for his coronation and rested on Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin during her state funeral.
The crown, adorned with 2,868 diamonds, 273 pearls, 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, and five rubies, has never been appraised, but experts, per The Tatler, estimate its value at £3 billion to £5 billion.
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3. Antilia: $2 billion
Antilia is a 27-story skyscraper in Mumbai, India, owned by Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man is one of the most expensive things in the world according to Forbes India. It boasts of three helipads, nine lifts, a 50-seat home theatre, and many other expensive amenities, making it one of the most expensive things in the world.
4. B-2 Spirit: $737 million
The B-2 Spirit was launched in 1989. The program to develop it was initiated during the Carter administration in the late 1970s. Northrop was chosen to build this fighter plane. The highlight of its design is a technique called “continuous curvature” which deflects radar. In fact, its radar cross-section is just 1.1 square feet – the size of a pigeon. The bomber was first deployed in action in the Kosovo War in 1989 where it flew 50 sorties.
The B-2 costs about $135,000 per hour to operate. It has a flying range of 6,000 nautical miles, and refuels every six hours. The plane has amenities such as a hot plate to prepare food, a bed, and a toilet. One pilot can sleep at a time on long missions, minimizing fatigue during round-the-clock flights. The fighter jet has a quadruple fly-by-wire flight control system, split brake-rudders, and differential thrust to maneuver which keeps its radar cross-section low. Its engines are concealed in the wing, hiding fan blades from radar, and reducing the engine’s heat signature to prevent detection by infrared tracking systems. Finally, the B-2 can hit a top speed of 1,010 km/hour.
5. Villa Leopolda: $506 million
This French Riviera mansion has a complex history, having functioned as a hospital during World War II. The Villa Leopolda was originally built for Belgian King Leopold II in 1902 and is the world’s second-most expensive private property’s, selling for $506 million.
