World's Priciest (and Ugliest)

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The realm of uber-luxury continues to spin out of control with the launch of the most expensive champagne ever. Designed by Leon Verres, the $2.75 million dollar bottle is nine liters topped off with "several hundred sparkling diamonds...[and a] Russian fur cap called ‘Shapka’." Apparently, all but one have already been sold. Excuse us while we try to wrap our minds around this. [Born Rich]