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30 Money Facts to Make It Rain

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30 Money Facts to Make It Rain

January 29, 2024

Yes, we’re making it rain today. And we know that the term is generally used for money, but facts about money are just as good! We tend to put more value on money than knowledge, but if you switch perspectives for just one money-related list, think of how rich you’ll be!

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CRACKED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: $22 MILLION Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty's guqin was sold for a whopping 137 million renminbi, which is around $22 million. — Source

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The Codex Leicester

CRACKED BOOK: $30.8 MILLION Leonardo da Vinci's science diary, the Codex Leicester, was sold for an incredible $30.8 million back in 1994. and Jeep - - - - جب 1- - ... mim г offer - Manager I mil - دول Jan I any ١٠٠ day and مسكرا F - T When - في K - س-ال - P برطة عم For - IVA م - port - - is - song the the adidas - Y made - - . - - DE عبد — Source

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CRACKED TEDDY BEAR: $182,550 A teddy bear made in 2000 and measuring 17 inches was sold for an incredible $182,550 at Christie's in Monaco in October 2000. — Source

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Who's richer- Jay-Z or Beyoncé? LI IN MPOR Jay-Z is estimated to be worth $1.4 billion while Beyoncé is estimated to be worth around $420 million. CRACKED COM — Source

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What was the first item sold on eBay? Listed by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, a broken laser pointer was the first item sold-for $14.83. CRACKED COM — Source

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Money and Happiness

How much money do you need to be happy? NOST Previous research suggested happiness plateaued at $75,000, but a recent study shows higher incomes can continue to increase day-to-day well-being. Sorry, Biggie, but it looks like more money means less problems. CRACKED COM — Source

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Are smarter people wealthier? There's no link between IQ and wealth. People who score within the super intelligent range are just as likely to have financial difficulties as other people. CRACKED COM — Source

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Who is the richest dog? 100 100 Gunther IV is a second-generation wealthy dog. Yup, generational wealth even applies to canines. The German Shepherd is believed to be worth $400 million. CRACKED COM — Source

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How much does a contract killing cost? The most extensive study was done in Australia in 2003. The offers ranged from $500 to $100,00. They averaged $16,500. Only use this information to write more realistic screenplays. CRACKED COM — Source

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CRACKED SPICE: UP TO $20 PER GRAM Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world - you can expect to pay around $10 to $20 for just one gram. — Source

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CRACKED TRADING CARD: $12.6 MILLION A Mickey Mantle trading card from 1952 recently sold for an incredible $12.6 million, setting a new record for the most expensive trading card ever. — Source

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CRACKED BAILOUT: $700 BILLION The U.S. government has spent a whopping $700 billion to save the financial system in 2008, which is likely the most money they've ever spent on a bailout. — Source

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CRACKED MATERIAL: $62.5 TRILLION PER GRAM. Antimatter is the most expensive thing on the planet, costing an eye-watering 62.5 trillion dollars for just one gram. It's not something you can find in nature, it has to be made in a laboratory. — Source

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CRACKED LIQUID: $39 MILLION PER GALLON. The venom from a deathstalker scorpion is the most expensive liquid in the world, with a price tag of $39 million for each gallon. Why? You have to milk scorpions by hand, and it is not a user-friendly experience. — Source

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CRACKED CAR: $142 MILLION. A 1955 prototype of the Mercedes-Benz SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe was sold by Mercedes-Benz itself in 2022 for an incredible $142 million, making it the most expensive car ever sold. — Source

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The first TV commercial cost $9 Academy Award oz 21 JEWELS 10 , 8 11121 7 VLEY 65 3 4 $5750 In 1941, Bulova watch company aired the first TV ad between baseball games. The commercial was 10-seconds long. CRACKED.COM — Source

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It costs $197,000 per year to maintain Lenin's embalmed body The Federal Guard Service revealed the cost to keep the Soviet leader's body, which still bears his likeness. CRACKED.COM — Source

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Once you're selected, it will cost you $50,000 for a Walk of Hollywood star HARRISON FORD The money is used for creation, installation, and maintenance. CRACKED.COM — Source

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It costs $2,500 to propose at Dodger Stadium Southwear It's the most expensive baseball stadium to propose at. However, it only costs $75 if you just want the message on the scoreboard. CRACKED.COM — Source

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In today's dollars, tickets on the Titanic cost between $350 to $100,000 First-class accommodations included private baths, telephones, heaters, and wardrobe rooms. CRACKED.COM — Source

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The most expensive taco costs $25,000 For the price of a car, you can get a gold-infused corn tortilla with kobe beef, lobster, black truffle Brie, Beluga caviar, and some more gold for good measure. CRACKED.COM — Source

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Marilyn Monroe's Happy Birthday, Mr. President dress was sold for $4.8 million The dress the actress wore to sing JFK Happy Birthday holds the record for most expensive dress ever sold at auction. CRACKED.COM — Source

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How much does it cost to rent an original Picasso? $5 per semester, if you're a student at Oberlin through their Art Rental program. CRACKED COM — Source

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How much does the government spend on NASA? NASA's 2020 budget was $22.629 billion but consider that's only 0.48% of the U.S. government's spending. CRACKED COM — Source

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When did credit scores start? I edit Report Credit Report M Credit Score is - - 765 Excellent: 700 Good: 501 Cream FROELLENT 765 Fair: 351 - РОО - 100 Exculure 50+ - 700 Good 500 355 Uncertain: 301 - 35 For 300 303 Undertain 250m Puor Poor: 250-30 - - new - The concept of credit scores was invented in the 1950s, but the current system didn't start until 1989. They're as old as Taylor Swift. CRACKED COM — Source

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How many pennies are there? There are 130 billion pennies in circulation. In pounds, that's over 716 million. CRACKED COM — Source

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What happens when you win a free car? On Oprah's iconic You get a car! episode, she gave away 276 cars valued at $7.7 million. However, each recipient (who all needed new cars) had to pay a gift tax of up to $7,000. CRACKED COM — Source

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How much is the Statue of Liberty worth? It may be priceless, but the scrap value of the statue is under $230,000. CRACKED COM — Source

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How much money do astronauts make? NAS Non-military astronaut candidates make between $65,140 and $100,701 per year. CRACKED COM — Source

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