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2. Gold-Plated Everything
A millionaire from the Middle East reportedly covered his entire car — a Mercedes-Benz — in gold plating. The result? A flashy but impractical vehicle that can’t handle heat or scratches. Talk about high-maintenance.
3. The Island That Never Was
A businessman bought a private island intending to build a luxury resort. After years of neglect and failed permits, the island now sits abandoned — an expensive patch of land no one can use.
4. Designer Water
5. A Mansion for a Dog
Some pet owners love their animals — but one took it to the extreme by building a mini-mansion for her dog, complete with heating, air conditioning, and designer furniture. The project cost nearly $300,000.
6. The Invisibility Project
An artist once convinced investors to fund a “groundbreaking art installation” that turned out to be… nothing. He claimed it was an “invisible sculpture” representing “the void of human existence.” Someone paid $18,000 for it.
7. Overpriced Space Sandwich
A wealthy tourist took a sandwich to the edge of space using a weather balloon — only for it to crash into a field hours later. The total cost of the “experiment”? $12,000 and a soggy sandwich.
8. Renting a Cloud
In one luxury wellness retreat, guests could pay $5,000 for a “cloud-gazing experience.” The catch? It was literally just lying on a hill and watching clouds — no food, no drinks, just… clouds.
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