According to this curious chart, drugs and diamonds are by far not the most expensive substances on our planet.

You will never guess how much this ordinary flat-roofed brick building in London costs.

Although many famous pictures are held in museums and are thus literally priceless, those which are sold at the auctions may have truly mind-boggling price tags. Are they worth it? You decide.

Those who search for some really expensive realty should have Tokyo as their starting point. The apartment dubbed “The House” that is located in the fanciest neighborhood of the capital of Japan has only one bedroom, but its price tag is the mind-boggling $21.8 million.

From Care Bears to Transformers these awesome collectables are now worth a lot of dough on eBay.

Forbes magazine released its top ten list of the most expensive cars of the year.

This classy Mercedes turned into a “blingmobile” is now sold for £7 million ($10.9 million). It is owned by Swiss businessman Ueli Anliker who apparently has more money than taste.

The most expensive Christmas tree.

Do you think this is just an ordinary photograph? No, it’s not. Learn more about it after the jump.

It is not that easy to get a key to one of these rooms with bullet-proof windows, marble floors and amazing views of the city. The most expensive hotels in the world are waiting to be discovered by you.

10th place: Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome

Believe it or not, but this color photo “Untitled #96” taken by Cindy Sherman in 1981 is the world’s most expensive photograph.

While these Porches, Ferraris, BMWs and Lamborghinis were meant to drive fast and handle corners at high rates of speed it is still depressing to see them destroyed. These cars are fine pieces of craftsmanship usually driven by people that can’t handle their power.

With a diamond encrusted putter? That's right, this baby is covered in diamonds, and not only that, rubies, too!

Diddy gives gift to son for being an honor student

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Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev has a new super yacht named Sirius. It was built in 2009, and before it was bought for the Russian President, rented for $350,000/week, and cost $40,000,000. The yacht has an alfresco dining area for 14 with a bar and a BBQ, a sheltered lounging area, a gym, sun bathing areas, and a deck Jacuzzi for 6. Some of the specifications of the Sirius include a master bedroom with a iPod station, WI FI Internet connection, satellite television with video and music on demand, a Play Station, Shower, 42 inch television with Dolby surround sound, bathtub, king size dresser, and office space with a computer. The yacht has a cruise speed of 14 knots with a maximum speed of 17 knots, has 6 cabins, and room for 12 chartered guests.

Back in 1985 the 55 MB HDD HP 7945A came to the market and sold for $7,500. These days they can be purchased for between $100 and $150. Some of them are still in excellent condition and functional.

This is the most expensive house in Toronto, Canada. It is currently listed at $269,800,000. It has a large atrium, multiple kitchens, a tennis court, an indoor pool, a bowling alley, a theater, spiral staircases, and a 4,000 Sq, Ft. master bedroom. Also, its grounds are kept immaculate.

The next time you stop at McDonalds or Burger King count yourself lucky when you go to pay. You could be paying a $5,000.00 tab for one of the most expensive hamburgers in the world.

There are some very expensive apartments in Moscow, no wonder it is a capital. This one for example is rented for $40,000 per month. I know to each their own, but whoever decorated this apartment has a very poor taste..

I love desserts! Who doesn’t?! But these desserts are "special" if you take into account their price. They are beautiful and all, but frankly, I wouldn’t pay such a price, it is simply to give away your money, even though I wouldn’t have so much money to pay for some of them anyway…

10. Diamond Fruitcake

This cake is encrusted with 223 diamonds and you can still eat it.

These gadgets all appear to be one of a kind and custom made. Whoever uses them must surely like to work or talk in style. For that kind of money they must love it. They are quite the luxury items and very expensive.

The solid Platinum ipad SUPREME Edition

480,000 USD

Judging from the number and types of luxury cars that are in these photos of a Chinese wedding, it had to be a very expensive one. The number of guests alone must have set somebody back quite a penny. People who drive Lamborghinis and Rolls Royce cars expect something more that hamburgers for lunch.  

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"Le Million" Piece Unique is the most expensive cell phone in the world. It has been created by GoldVish Luxury Communications, a Swiss corporation. This phone is listed in Guinness World Records as the world’s most expensive cell phone, it is worth 1 million Euros. You might have guessed that this phone is diamond-encrusted.