A selection of the most expensive "ordinary" items.
The most expensive dumplings in the world can be tasted at the Golden Gates restaurant for Russian emigrants in the Bronx area. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that, in addition to veal, elk and pork, their composition includes the iron of deep-sea torch fish (Curtius Flame Fish), as a result of which, even under moderate lighting, the dumplings emit a blue-green light and at the same time are absolutely edible and incomparably tasty. A serving of 8 dumplings will empty your wallet of $2,400, and of 16 dumplings of $4,400.
The most expensive house for your dog can be purchased at a Tokyo department store for $32,000. The house is decorated with 7,600 Swarovski crystal beads.
A $5,000,000 diamond toilet created for the 100th anniversary of the invention of this product.
The most expensive beach towels from Brand Hermes. The size of the designer towel is 91x152 cm. It is made of 100% cotton and does not contain artificial materials. The cost of such a luxury towel is $530.
The most expensive and sensational wallet in the world "1001 Nights Diamond Purse" worth $3.8 million from Dubai
The most expensive condom from Louis Vuitton for $68.
The most expensive mouse pad for $490 from the online Formula 1 store. Designed using Formula 1's proprietary 3D racing simulation technology, secondly, handmade in the UK, and thirdly, from real "formula" materials. The surface of the Mouse mat is a layer of carbon fiber 3 mm thick, the same carbon fiber that is used to make the monocoques of Formula 1 cars (its emblem, of course, is present on the product). The second expensive material is Italian black suede. But here's the problem - Mouse mat is incompatible with optical mice, only with "ball" ones.
The most expensive refrigerators from the American company Northland ($12,000). The main advantage of the most expensive refrigerators in the world is the Power Module, which is a single unit that houses automatic defrosting, cooling and air circulation systems. This allows you to abandon some of the elements that are present in refrigerators from other manufacturers, such as tubes for draining water. This innovation protects food from heating during defrosting, which occurs due to the presence of a condenser, compressor, dryer and heat exchanger on top of traditional refrigerators.
Toilet paper roll from Renova for $3.5. There are six stylish colors to choose from: green, orange, black, red, blue and pink.
The most expensive umbrella made of excellent waterproof crocodile leather for 5000 USD. from the relatively young fashion brand Billionaire Couture, founded by Italian millionaire Flavio Briatore and designer Angelo Galasso.
$6.3 million bed by Stuart Hughes. The frame of the bed is made from the best varieties of ash, chestnut and cherry trees. All this splendor is inlaid with 107 kilograms of 24-carat gold, which weaves the curves of the bed with thin cobwebs of intricate patterns. Also, the designer did not forget to decorate his brainchild with hundreds of different precious stones, including diamonds, diamonds and sapphires.
3730 (!) Swarovski crystals were used to decorate this vacuum cleaner produced by Electrolux, as a result of which its cost increased to 20 thousand dollars and it entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive in the world.
The most expensive cigarettes in the world. Treasurer brand. One pack costs about 24 euros. Sold only in specialized stores.
The most expensive potato in the world. Variety La Bonnotte from France. Sold for about 500 euros per kilogram
These goldfish, which live on Cheyu Island in South Korea, can fetch upwards of $1,500 apiece. The commercial success of silent pets depends on the color of the scales.
Dessert ice cream Frrrozen Haute Chocolate, which is served in one of the restaurants in Manhattan, will cost $ 25,000 for a sweet tooth. Especially for the cold masterpiece, a vase decorated with gold was made; at its base is a bracelet made of 18 carat gold with white diamonds with a total weight of 1 carat. The top of the delicacy is adorned with five grams of edible 23 carat gold.
The twenty-four carat gold mask that you will be asked to make in Japan costs 30,000 yen, which is equal to $250.
Viatek's HairPro Luxor Laser Hair Brush is only $499.99. The comb is made with the latest technology. When the HairPro Luxor Laser Hair Brush is turned on, it emits six special red laser beams that act on the hair follicle, thereby repairing damaged hair and stimulating new hair growth. Roscheska has 26 moving teeth and a built-in rechargeable battery
Designer Ken Courtney created five pairs of Nike Dunks covered in gold for $4,053.
$10,000 for women's pleasures ....
Lelo Inez Gold An elegant and luxurious pleasure item made of gold-plated stainless steel. Metal is tempting and attractive to the naked body, excites the user with its sensual perception of heat and cold. 5 levels of stimulation will help you achieve maximum pleasure. The graceful shape of INEZ makes it a reliable companion for daily love pleasures. INEZ can be recharged if needed and a two-hour charge will give you four hours of bliss. Comes in an elegant gift box with instructions for use, plus a satin storage pouch and a one-year LELO warranty. Size: 174 x 35 x 29 mm.
The most expensive Barbie doll has left the auction for $308,000. Barbie wearing a pink diamond necklace.
Water "10 Thousand BC" comes from a Canadian glacier, which is located 200 miles north of Vancouver. This is one of the purest bottled waters in the world. She is the most expensive - $ 46 for a 750 ml bottle.
The most expensive suitcase in the world - Henk. $20,000. But the suitcase is worth the money: it consists of 500 parts made of various kinds of exotic materials - horsehair, ebony, magnesium, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, canvas and various types of leather; a special set of internal mechanisms and a sophisticated design, completely silent wheels with shock absorbers, installed in such a way that, when prepared for transportation, the handle of the suitcase does not exert more than 25 grams of pressure on the palm. The main advantage of the suitcase is the electric motors built into the wheels. To turn them on, just tilt the suitcase and pull the handle. Tilt and pressure sensors are triggered, and the luggage goes where the handle is tilted. In a Henk suitcase, you can effortlessly move up to 36 kg of cargo at a speed of up to 5 kilometers per hour, and the batteries of the suitcase are charged from a regular outlet (in 2.5 hours) through a charger, like a cell phone.
The most expensive pacifier in the world is made of silicone, the handle is made of white gold and encrusted with 280 diamonds. It costs 17,000 dollars
The most expensive cognac in the world (2,000,000 USD), called “King Henry the Fourth” Henri IV Dudognon is famous not only for being listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive drink in the world. It has 100 years of aging, 41% alcohol. A 24 carat gold bottle adorned with 6,500 diamonds was sold in Dubai.
Vodka Diva Premium is currently declared the most expensive in the world. This vodka is produced in Scotland by Blackwood Distillers. A distinctive feature of this vodka is that it is filtered through crushed precious stones, including diamonds. In addition, there are also precious stones inside each bottle. This mainly affects the cost of the bottle. The price ranges from $ 5,000 to $ 1,000,000 depending on the set of stones.
The most expensive English bread is Roquefort and Almond Sourdough Bread. Making bread for gourmets and snobs requires the finest grade A flours and only from grain grown in Wiltshire, a county in the south of England, which does not include flavorings, emulsifiers or other non-flour additives. The dough for Roquefort and Almond Sourdough Bread is fermented only with the famous and no less expensive French Roquefort cheese (Roquefort), with the addition of almonds and a number of other elements that are kept in the strictest confidence by the producers of the most expensive bread bar, headed by him creator Paul Hollywood, who calls his bread "Rolls Royces among bread". But what makes this bread the most expensive in the whole world? Of course, its price is 24.5 US dollars, or about 18 euros.
The best roads in the world are not in Europe and the USA. This conclusion was reached by experts from the World Economic Forum (WEF), who analyzed data on the state of the automotive infrastructure in 138 countries.
Only one representative of the European Union got into the top five countries with the best roads in the world. If we talk about the TOP-10, then there were five members of the EU. The states did not even make it into the top ten - the Americans are in 13th place.
Outside the top ten were also such countries as, for example, Germany (16th place) and Luxembourg (15th place). The country with the worst roads in the European Union was recognized as Latvia, which took 95th place out of 138 possible. Well, if you want to find Ukraine, then you need.
Before moving on to the TOP-10, let's say a few words about the rating itself. The WEF assessed the state of the automotive infrastructure on a 7-point scale. Seven points failed to score any state.
Countries with the best roads in the world: TOP 10
| Place | A country | score |
| 1 | UAE | 6,5 |
| 2 | Singapore | 6,3 |
| 3 | Hong Kong | 6,2 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 6,1 |
| 5 | Japan | 6,1 |
| 6 | France | 6,0 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 6,0 |
| 8 | Austria | 6,0 |
| 9 | Portugal | 5,9 |
| 10 | Denmark | 5,7 |
The 2017/2018 Global Competitiveness Index compiled a road ranking survey in 137 countries around the world. As a result, the worst roads were in African countries, and the first places were taken by Asian countries. However, most European countries are located at the top of the ranking.
The best roads in Europe:
Switzerland
Roads in Switzerland are of exceptional quality and functionality.
As in all of Europe, Switzerland has a large number of expressways, which are tolled. These highways are distributed fairly evenly throughout the country and make it possible to quickly get to any part of it.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is the most populous country in Europe. There are practically no hills and strong elevation changes.
Although the relief of the state is predominantly flat, there is still a certain difficulty in the construction of roads. It is connected with many rivers. However, this did not prevent the creation of a grandiose and dense network of excellent tracks. It is in the Netherlands that there is the highest density of expressways. They pass through the entire country, from one end to the other, there is even a high-speed ring road encircling Amsterdam.
The quality of the roads, especially the main ones, is at the highest level. Impeccably smooth asphalt and the absence of any potholes and pits are typical for any, even secondary roads of the country.
There are no toll roads in the Netherlands.
France, Portugal, Austria
Three European countries at once took places from 7th to 9th with a rating of 6.0.
France has a well-developed road network with a total length of over a million kilometers. All roads in France are of good quality: coating, markings. And it doesn't matter if it's an expressway or a simple regional highway.
Austria has excellent roads that you can safely drive at any time of the year, both day and night. Austria has free roads and about 2200 km. toll autobahns. In addition, there are sections of roads with special payment - these are some tunnels and beautiful mountain roads in the Alpine national parks.
Portugal's public road network is 82,900 km long. Of these, with a hard surface - 71.294 km. The length of motorways (Autoestrada) is 2,992 km.
The worst roads in Europe
Despite the general high level of road quality in most European countries, there are those that will give odds to third world countries.
Out of 137 places in the ranking, 107th (below Ethiopia, Mongolia and Bangladesh) was Latvia, and next to it is located Bosnia and Herzegovina. Both countries received a rating of 3.0. The same rating was given to Peru, Colombia, Liberia and Burundi.
However, at Romania things are even worse. Above it were such countries as Malawi and Nepal. Romania took 120 out of 137 seats. 8 places down Moldova, yielding to Lebanon, Chad, Lesotho, Cameroon and Nigeria.
If you want to travel by car during the upcoming summer vacation, then you can check out the list of countries where it is highly recommended not to do so.
This country is a recognized leader in the number of pits and potholes on the roads. Visiting it in your car, you will surely get a sea of unforgettable impressions, a broken suspension, flying brakes and, if you are not at all lucky, wheels that have fallen off. The number of potholes on the roads of Moldova is simply amazing - it seems that there is not a single living place on local highways, although they are used to transport the whole country. Poor repair, technological violations during the laying of the roadway, theft and slovenliness of workers - all this, together with not the most benign weather conditions, makes the roads of Moldova incompatible with wheeled vehicles.
This island country in the waters of the Caribbean Sea is in second place from the end in terms of the quality of roads. The situation became especially deplorable after the devastating earthquake in 2010. Paved roads can be found only between the largest cities, yet the rest of the transport routes do not have asphalt and become completely inaccessible during the rainy season.
The top three is closed by the country with the least developed transport route among all the countries of the European Union. It must be said that the situation here is not much rosier than in Moldova. The same problems with the road surface and the quality of repairs, the same poor condition of the roads in the spring.
4.
In this central Asian country, most of the roads are unpaved. Most of the major highways are still only being designed and their construction is scheduled for the next decade.
All the problems of Guinean roads, except for a poorly developed economy, come down to frequent tropical rains that can wash away any roadbed. The total length of motor roads is about 40,000 kilometers, and only 10% of them are paved.
East Timor is a state in southeast Asia, where roads are seriously spoiled by regular rains that last for several months. The total length of the roads is only about 6 thousand kilometers, all of them are hardly suitable for movement by car.
This small country boasts a fairly developed network of freeways, but cannot boast of the quality of their service, which is complicated by frequent torrential downpours. The total length of motorways is about 8.5 thousand kilometers, 800 kilometers of which have an improved surface. In general, of course, this country is not very well suited for car travel.
In eighth place is, who would have thought,. Here, the problems with the roads are classic - huge potholes at every step, poor repairs, strong temperature drops in the off-season. In addition, corruption in the industry, theft of building materials and violation of technological processes during road works cannot be discounted. If you are going to travel around Ukraine, it is better to do it on an SUV.
9. Russia
Mother Russia has always been famous for the poor quality of its roads. Fools and roads are the main problem of Russia at all times. So bad roads can be considered part of the local color and, in a sense, an attraction that attracts tourists.
In the Republic of Mozambique, problems with roads began immediately during the outbreak of civil war. A major flood in 2000 also contributed. Since then, only a small part of the road surface has been restored, most of the roads, even the largest ones, do not have a hard surface.
In the first place in terms of the quality of roads in the list compiled by experts is France. In some regions, there are also serious temperature fluctuations, which, however, do not lead to such catastrophic consequences. Roads, regardless of size and value, are well maintained and clean at any time of the year.
Taxes on roads increase every year, but the canvases are getting worse and worse. There is no single standard for repair work, there is no permanent equipment. In different countries, third-party forces are constantly attracted to make roads of better quality, but quality does not even smell. After expensive repairs and the past winter, the surface is sprawling, cracking, breaking, swelling. Driving on them is not only not safe, but also expensive - along the sidewalks you can find dozens of car services that stand in line.
If you are planning a trip, we recommend that you take note of the countries in which the roads are sometimes, not rude, not quite “appetizing” and comfortable for driving .. It is strictly forbidden to drive along them. This will lead to a breakdown of the car, to an accident, to a bad mood and unfulfilled trips.
Top 10 Bad Roads
1. Guatemala
Guatemala opens the ranking of the worst roads in the world. This is a unique shot taken by a local journalist. For many years it was impossible to get through to the authorities to report such a big hole in the road. They either did not know and did not hear this, or simply did not want to find out the circumstances. After all, there are people responsible for the repair of roads. Here is a layer of asphalt made to last - thick, high quality. Well, what's under it? Ground water? Land that forms a sloping terrain? You can't treat people like that. The huge pit became like a canal to the underworld - every hour the earth collapsed on the sides, and it was impossible to stop the process - there were no means, no opportunities, no equipment.
Now it is necessary to restore everything from the very depths, to pay damages to the affected persons, because there were small businesses, boutiques and even traffic lights on the territory of the cliff. And people pay taxes, they lose business, they cannot earn a penny. If before the tax crushed business, now the result of "technology" crushed the area. It is urgent to introduce Russian ingenuity, rent Romanian equipment, hire Moldovan workers and call on the Indian Buddha for the successful construction of roads.
2. Kashmir (India)
India is the second worst road in the world. Hindus are a proud and demanding people. They know their traditions, respect religion, but they look ugly behind the roads. Today they get silver in the ranking and second place in the top 10. In the mountains, collapses constantly occur, probably mother nature is to blame. But no - we decided to overcome the mountain, please build normal roads so that there are no victims later. By the way, according to statistics, every third car breaks down, every fifth has an accident, and every seventh falls off cliffs. The city administration does not know how to solve such cases, but the main thing is to pray, rely on strength from above, and wait for manna from heaven. Say blasphemy? No, this is just laziness and oversight of the authorities. It is impossible so, the birth rate will fall, the nation will die out, the economy will rise, the budget will end.
3. Manila (Philippines)
And here are the top three worst roads in the world - bronze goes to the Philippines. Roads are often made here, quickly, but not qualitatively. The authorities say they are ready to spend the last state funds and their own savings, but here's why - such an area involves constant landslides, cliffs, landslides. It spoils the environment, roads, transport stops running. The asphalt layer is too thin for sloping terrain, any design engineer who studies surveying will tell you. But how to explain to the authorities that a little more cost for a slightly thicker layer of asphalt, a little better work and more time - and everything will last at least 5 years. Cracks are inevitable in rocky terrain - but why build roads without such basic requirements?
4. Thailand
Among the countries with the worst roads in the world is Thailand. Here is a beautiful area, which is a sin not to walk. Sometimes, of course, you want to drive, but it's better not to risk it. After constant floods and earthquakes, the roads are not restored. First of all, forces are thrown at the construction of houses, then at the restoration of agricultural structures and buildings. Roads, as stated by the government, are not the most popular part of excursions and recreation for visitors. Therefore, they do not require repair, at least urgent. As you can see, the canvas is good, smooth, clean, no patches, no joints. But natural disasters are completely inopportune - constant destruction is a constant investment. An unfavorable country for the authorities, it is necessary to leave for the east.
5. Mozambique
A beautiful area, unusual, twisted and reminiscent of a river. And this, surprise, is the road of an international flight. Here, according to the idea, cargo buses and trucks that deliver goods for export and import should pass. I wonder in what condition the products are brought in, and how they are exported to other neighboring countries? Who even buys goods that are transported along this off-road? The authorities promised to make at least some cover, but there was not enough money. Of course, where does the finance come from in the country, if the only means of earning the entire population is trading in what they find, make or steal. How they survive is unknown. But the economy is booming, and we are complaining about potholes in the roads.
6. Guinea
The country is alien to the Slavic nationality to people, but you need to know about it. More precisely, about its roads, which are also the worst. In addition to the lack of asphalt, there is a lot of garbage that is not removed by trucks. Well, how would you like? The garbage collection truck will not pass through the broken road in any way, which means that it will not collect anything either. And without this repair is impossible. This is such a paradox, although local residents are not particularly worried about the condition of the roadbeds.
7. Russia
And here is the same Russia, the empire of power and opportunity. but oddly enough, it is also in the top 10 worst roads in the world. It is mentioned below that the country provides financial assistance to neighboring republics, although it could have kept some money for itself for road construction. As they say, what to judge. Why even criticize such a large country that recently introduced a tax - every massive transport must pay a tax that will go to the construction of intercity lanes. And the tax must be paid - you have to drive, you build. How would be correct, but not quite. People make the surface with their own money, and everyone drives, including foreigners, and trucks and cars, whose tax is 13% of the amount paid by the heavyweights.
8. Romania
A country of the European Union, where many countries from the CIS aspire to. Recently, this is relevant in Moldova. Such a movement of the authorities is not justified, and we all already know what kind of roads are in Moldova. Partly in Romania there are good canvases that are pleasant to ride on. But the EU tax is so high that people are ready to repair them themselves. It should be reminded that employees of small enterprises are partially paid in Romanian lei, euros and food stamps. Yes, you heard right. There are many expensive cars, many beautiful houses, architectural monuments, but there are also enough trucks that drive along international routes, city roads and rural areas. The asphalt does not withstand the gravity and fails.
9. Ukraine
Another country from the CIS, where the worst roads in the world. Pits are not made, but at least they are visible. There is not a single road on which there would not be a bump, uneven asphalt. After each rain and frost, asphalt becomes less and less. Local authorities say they are trying to do everything in their power, but the forces are getting smaller every year. Although the taxes are low, it is both dangerous and scary to drive along such routes, and you don’t want to at all. An interesting fact is that part of the money was taken from a neighboring country - Russia, which also has not the most pleasant road routes.
10. Moldova
This country closes the top ten worst roads in the world. Here, although they have been making high-quality roads lately, but only in the capital. In other settlements there is neither asphalt nor soil. People get out of the situation as soon as they can. Pits are patched with improvised means taken, most likely, from construction sites. Over the past year, Moldova has financed the construction of roads together with Romania. But in previous years (2012-2015), every time after repairs, new canvases had to be made. This is probably a Moldovan business - to take money from neighboring countries, invest, then after some time raise taxes again so that there is enough for reconstruction. And not far off is the re-complete construction.
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