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The most expensive Starbucks drink ever

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The " Quadriginoctuple Frap " at Starbucks cost one man $47.30. It included 48 shots of espresso in a mocha frappuccino, soy mocha drizzle, matcha powder, protein powder, caramel brulee topping, strawberries, and much, much more.

How Would You Like to Own Hollywood History?

The Debbie Reynolds Collection of Hollywood memorabilia has been taking place for the last couple years, including over 3,000 costumes. The auction house Profiles in History, sold Marilyn Monroe’s dress from The Seven Year Itch for $5.52 million, and Audrey Hepburn’s Ascot Dress from My Fair Lady for $4.44 million. If you are looking for cheaper items, you could have bought Luke Skywalker’s light saber from Star Wars for $240,000 and Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch hat from The Wizard of Oz for $230,000.

Baseball Card Sells for $92,000

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The Saco River Auction Co., in Beddeford, Maine, recently sold an 1865 photograph of the Brooklyn Atlantics baseball team for $92,000. It's the only card of its type known to exist. It was purchased by a Massachusetts collector.

The World's Largest TV

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What a way to watch the Superbowl! Imagine seeing the game on a 201 inch television. Such a TV exists; it is called the C SEED 201 TV. It measures 201 inches with a 16:9 LED screen. The remote control allows you to adjust the height and angle of the TV set. This is an outdoor TV that folds up and retreats into the ground. You need to watch the short video on the the C SEED 201 HERE , at the C SPEED web site. Picture courtesy of C SEED.

Barry Bonds Beverly Hills Mansion for Sale for $25 Million

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Former baseball player Barry Bonds has put up his 17,100 square foot estate for sale. This Tuscan style mansion with seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms is on a gated property within a gated community. The home has a 12 Seat Home Theater, a wine room, a music room, a gym, and an elevator. The lot size is 80,519 square feet. This beautiful Beverly Hills home located in the Beverly Park area is listed with Mauricio Umansky at The Agency at $25 million. The house comes fully furnished. It even has a two-story guest house. Photo courtesy of The Agency.

$4.2 Million for the Original Batmobile

At a recent Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, the original Batmobile was sold for $4.2 million, plus another $420,000 in buyer's premiums. It was used in the original TV show from 1966 to 1968, has a V-8 engine, push-button transmission, car phone, and rear parachutes. It was purchased by a wealthy Arizona collector who is a big fan of Batman collectibles.

A Big Hole is For Sale for $24 Million

Dean's Blue Hole, the deepest saltwater hole in the world at 663 feet, is part of a property for sale for just $24 million. The property, Blue Hole Bay , is located in a remote part of the Bahamas. The real estate amounts to 180 acres and includes lots of sandy beaches. The area was featured on 60 Minutes last weekend.