The Most Expensive Coffee in The World is Made From Animal Poop

Kopi luwak, the world’s most expensive coffee, is made from a certain variety of wild red coffee beans but only after it has passed through the digestive track of the Asian Palm Civet. The berries which grow in Indonesia and Philippines are eaten by the civet, a weasel-like animal, who likes the berries for their flesh. But they can't digest the inner beans which come out as poop.

These droppings are gathered, thoroughly washed, sun dried, roasted and when brewed, they yield an aromatic coffee. Apparently, the beans after having spend about a day and a half in the civet's digestive tract pick up a unique flavor. Drinkers swear it tastes like caramel and chocolate!

Kopi luwak sells for between US $100 and $600 per pound. In coffee shops around Japan and the US it sells for about $30 a cup. In 2008, a department store in London began selling a blend of Kopi luwak and Blue Mountain called Caffe Raro for £50 (US $99.00) a cup.

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Baume & Mercier William Baume Flying Tourbillon

Baume & Mercier, a world class watchmaker has released an elegant timepiece as part of the brand’s William Baume Collection - The Flying Tourbillon. Dubbed as one of the most pleasing models around for it has the most technically challenging of all watchmaking facets. It’s housed in a 43mm 18K rose gold case, shielded by a scratch-resistant sapphire at both sides. This watch is powered by an in-house made manual-winding WB-T 002 movement that provides the flying tourbillon, small seconds, central hours and minutes, that has a power reserve of 52 hours. The timepiece is water resistant by upto 30 meters and is finished with an elegant black alligator strap. Limited to 10 editions worldwide. $75,000.

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Most exotic and Expensive Bugatti Veyrons

Most exotic and Expensive Bugatti Veyrons

supercar would be limited to an exclusive production run of just 300 units. As if the original Bugatti Veyron supercar wasn’t enough, a number of limited edition, super luxurious Veyrons have been rolled out over the years. Hit the jump to see some of the most exotic and expensive Bugatti Veyrons spotted till date. More images after the break...

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

The first build slot for the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport was sold at the Pebble Beach auction in 2008 for a whopping $2.9 million. It was a Targa model with a removable polycarbonate roof. The Grand Sport roadster model boasts a top speed of 253 mph when the roof is in place and 223.7 mph when the roof is stowed away. The highlights are the slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime running lights, and lightweight and the transparent polycarbonate roof.

Bugatti Veyron Fbg Par Hermes

An upshot of collaboration between Bugatti and Hermès, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg Par Hermes has the “H” logo on all four wheels and “Hermes” engraved on the fuel door. Seen at the Geneva 2008 Motor Show, the Fbg par Hermes, priced at more than $2 million, features hand-cut and stitched leather all around. It flaunts a slightly revised bodywork from other Bugatti Veyron models.

Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero

Done by German tuner Mansory, the Veyron LINEA Vincerò comes with a refined power engine. Exterior modifications include a new front fascia, smaller hood, striking front apron, newly developed side skirts, a diffuser, larger air outlets and new forged wheels. The LED daytime running lights integrated in the front mount add to the overall aesthetics of the supercar. The interiors come with carbon fiber accents (we just love it), leather seating and trim and an LED ambient lighting system.

Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro

When compared with the standard Veyron, the Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro comes with modified fenders, a shortened bonnet and an enticing front apron. The car’s front features LED daytime running lights and the stylized letter “V” that stands for Vincero. Other highlights include the newly developed side skirts and a new rear diffuser. One outstanding feature of the LINEA Vincero d’Oro ‘s design is the use of carbon fabric with built-in copper threads. The gold work can be seen on the wheels, V-shaped grille, door handles, mirror housings, fuel filler cap, headlight washer nozzles, headlight surrounds and roof. The interior of the car also flaunts gold accents.

Bugatti Veyron Bleu Centenaire

Priced at 1.35 million Euros, the Bleu Veyron Centenaire was unveiled on the occasion of Bugatti’s 100th anniversary. The Bleu Centenaire is being said to have a top speed of 273 mph and it’s done in the company’s famous racing blue color. One of the most captivating features was the matte and glossy applications of the color on its body panels. The car comes painted in sprintblue matte and sprintblue gloss. The interior of the Centenaire is fitted in special “snowbeige” leather with quilting on the seats.

Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Pur Sang

The special edition Bugatti EB Veyron 16.4 Pur Sang was shown to the media at the Frankfurt Motor show in 2007 and the five units of the special edition were sold within 24 hours of its launch. The 16.4 Pur Sang is based on one of the most famous design elements of the Bugatti heritage - the tow-tone theme. The car flaunts classy pure aluminum alloy and carbon fiber monocoque body. The 1,888kg beauty totes a power-to-weight ratio of 1.88kg/hp and chops off nearly 100kg off the standard Veyron. Both exclusive and highly functional, the “Pur Sang” is priced at 1.4 million Euros.

Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir

 The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is dedicated to the original Bugatti Atlantique 57S of the 1930s and features a number of new styling elements, namely an all-black exterior with unpainted carbon-fiber panels. Other features include new alloy wheels, aluminum side mirrors and grille surround, black-out headlights and a tan leather and Alcantara interior.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu

An exclusive supercar limited to only 20 units, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu flaunts a two-tone color combination, which has been made by combining carbon fiber and aluminum. The rear airscoops are the same as the body color and the wheels come with a Midnight Blue and Diamond Cut finish.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Blanc Noir

The Sang Bleu wasn’t enough. The Veyron Grand Sport Blanc Noir was made for a high-end clothier and is done in black and white - a matte white body with glossy black hood, wheels, spoiler, fuel filler cap and more.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport

It’s the latest and the most powerful Veyron to date. The new Veyron 16.4 Super Sport has set a new record for the world’s fastest production car at an amazing 267.81 mph, besting the previous one set by American SSC Ultimate Aero with its 256.12 mph run. It boasts 1,200 horsepower and 1,106 ft lb or torque. The supercar also comes with a modified aero kit. Only 30 Super Sport Veyrons will be put into production, with the first five dubbed World Record Edition having the same mix of orange and black as the record breaker, but the speed will be limited to 257.9 mph.

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Gold Bugatti Veyron at Gumball Rally

 This golden Veyron took part in the Gumball Rally 2009. The 11th Annual Gumball 3000 Rally (May 1-8, 2009) featured a coast to coast road trip of 3000 miles, from Los Angeles to Miami. This Veyron was wrapped by British decal specialists Raccoon.

Gold Bugatti Veyron from Kuwait

This one is a gold version owned by someone in Kuwait and it’s as enticing as the other limited editions. The Gold Bugatti Veyron gets its juice from the 8.0 W16 64 V engine with four turbochargers. The best part is that it’s not just garage-only as it has been spotted on roads in Kuwait by media and the public.

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Top 10 Most Expensive Stadiums in the World

Here’s a list of most expensive stadiums in the world. In the world of sports, the stadium is a very important element. Some club teams or even to spend money to several hundred billion just to build a stadium that big and majestic. They do not hesitate to spend a lot of money to build a stadium that big and grand, because with a big stadium, will be able to accommodate so many spectators will also indirectly provide positive for the club in terms of both technical and financial aspects.

10. ANZ Stadium – Sydney, Australia ($ 624 million)

ANZ Stadium

9. Safeco Field – Seattle, USA ($ 656 million)

Safeco field Stadium

8. Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, USA ($ 675 million)

Lucas Oil Stadium

7. Soldier Field – Chicago, USA ($ 714 million)

Soldier field Stadium

6. The Emirates Stadium – London, England ($ 770 million)

The Emirates Stadium

5. Roger Center – Toronto, Canada ( $ 930 million)

Roger Centre Stadium

4. State de France – Paris, France ( $ 974 million)

Stade de France Stadium

3. Madison square garden – New York, USA ($ 1.1 billion)

Madison Square Garden Stadium

2. Olympic Stadium – Montreal, Canada ($ 1.4 billion)

Olympic Stadium

1. Wembley Stadium – London, England ($ 1.5 billion)

Wembley Stadium

For all of you who loves football sport, do you interested to visit one of the most expensive stadiums above to watch your favorite clubs?

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A Rare Vintage Grand Prix Racing Bugatti Car Sold in Record Price

The 79-year-old Type 51, which contested 17 European Grand Prix races, is considered one of the finest surviving of its kind, boasting its original bodywork, engine and gearbox.

It is set fetch $4.5m (£2.9m) in the sale at the Pebble Beach motoring week in Monterey this Saturday. That would be the highest price ever paid for a grand prix racing Bugatti.

It is being sold by the British private collector who paid the current world record sum for a Type 35 Bugatti two years ago, at £2.5m.

Along with other alternative investments, the collector car market has been boosted over the past year and a half as the wealthy move towards more tangible assets in the wake of the credit crunch.

Bugatti historian David Sewell said the latest sale, 1931-built chassis 51132, is “a remarkably complete and original car and there is no doubt to its authenticity.”

He said it “ranks among the finest survivors of the highly desirable Bugatti Type 51 Grand Prix”.

The last time a Bugatti Type 51 came to auction, nearly ten years ago in 2001 it made in excess of £1m.

Dan Warrener, car specialist at RM Auctions, which is holding the sale, said: “Many of our clientele have been disgruntled with the anxiety caused by the wild fluctuations in the world stock markets, and while the past two years have demonstrated that ‘blue chip’ stocks can be reduced to zero, serious depreciation in rare car values has never happened.

“Rare collector cars, like fine art, have increased in value dramatically in the past decade. Many price records have been broken in the past two years, while more traditional investments have gone down.”

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