Most Expensive Contemporary Artwork
Crafted by Damien Hirst, this piece is a bit macabre, but will definitely be a conversation starter wherever it goes. The sculpture, titled “For the Love of Godâ€, is a life-sized platinum skull encrusted with 8,601 fine diamonds, and was sold for $100 million. The title originated from Hirst’s mother, who commented “For the love of God, what are you…
Most Expensive Houses in the World
Who needs a real estate bubble? Not us, that’s for sure. Take the bank out of the equation by being rich! Having shelter from the elements is a basic necessity, and having someplace to put all your tech toys is awesome too. Rain doesn’t go well with electronics. For the super rich, there is a plethora of options. Here are…
10 Most Expensive Cars in the World
So you’ve come into a ton of money, what’s first on your list to buy? You could buy the house or the stocks, but nothing gets the ladies like a fancy car. Whatever colour or make you like, one thing is certain: these “most expensive” cars like to go fast. 10. Porsche Carrera GT $440,000. Nothing moves quite like a…
Top 10 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms
Let’s be honest for a second here: if you have a ton of money, you’re not going to sit around at home with it (unless you’re swimming in it Scrooge McDuck-style, which is completely legit). You want to get out and live the life in style. To help you out, here are the top ten most expensive hotel rooms to…
World’s Most Expensive Belt Buckle
Belt buckles, in my experience, go one of two ways: gaudy and campish, or ultra-cool. Whether it’s a giant cow skull or a metallic Decepticons logo, generally if it holds up your pants, it’s all good. You really have to be a certain type of dresser to pull off a buckle, but when it happens it can look amazing. Belt…
Is Your Business Going to Fail?
Your business is started, but you’ve been struck with a terrible thought: “Wait a second!†you shout, “My business could fail! All that starting capital…gone! SHIT!†Well yes, that would be terrible. So let me help you: I’m going to gaze deep into my internet crystal ball and give you five signs. If these signs come to pass…you might want…
Hugh Hefner
You know this man. If you don’t, you’ve been living under a very prude sort of rock for the last sixty years or so. He’s a perverse pioneer, and I mean that in the most glowing way possible. He’s championed democracy, free speech, civil and homosexual rights, and has a rabbit named after him. This man is the sultan of…
Gene Simmons
Think of KISS, and what’s the first thing you think of? Is it the music, the makeup, the pyrotechnics, or the uncommonly good business sense? I’m going to go out on a limb and assume you didn’t think of that last bit – and you wouldn’t be alone. Musicians are known for their excess, and KISS seems more like a…
Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones are a juggernaught of a band – they’ve outmanoeuvred, outpaced, and outlasted most of their critics and crowned themselves rock royalty. They’ve been everything from counter-culture to classic rock, but not everyone realises how much work has gone into the Stones Empire – nor do they realise that the front man with the funky strut is the…
So you want to be an Entrepreneur
So you’ve decided that the corporate ladder can kiss your ass – you’re going solo. There’s money to be made for intrepid entrepreneurs like yourself, you just need the right idea, some starting capital, and elbow grease. Here are a few tips to get your endeavour off the ground. Be Ready to Work Don’t go into business because you want…