We all understand "expensive" differently. However, we may not know that there are many amazing things and liquids that cost much more than we can imagine. We’re not talking about gold and diamonds here.
Which one will shock you the most?
15. Liquid paper — $150 per gallon
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Liquid Paper is a correction pen that helps you fix written mistakes. Today this item has become quite multifunctional: you can use it to create unique textures, add glitter to it, and use it for handmade projects.
The ingredients (solvent naphtha, mineral spirits, dispersants, and fragrances) that a small bottle contains make it so pricey.
14. Penicillin — $226 per gallon
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Penicillin is a large group of antibiotics that include penicillin V, penicillin G, benzathine penicillin, and procaine penicillin. Penicillin is mainly used to treat different infections.
13. Patchouli essential oil — $605 per gallon
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This expensive essential oil is produced from the fresh or dried leaves of the plant called Pogostemon.
The oil works as an antiseptic, helping to treat fever, fungal infections, and even kidney stones. The aroma fights bad body odor.
12. Human blood — $1,330 per gallon
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A full-grown human body has 1.3 gallons of blood, consisting of plasma and cells. Your body can’t function without blood. Today many people donate blood, however, processing and storing the blood is an expensive process. This explains the price.
11. Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) — $2,210 per gallon
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GHB, also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, is mainly used to treat narcolepsy, insomnia, cataplexy, and alcoholism. It is also a product of wine, citrus fruits, and beef fermentation.The selling of GHB is illegal in many countries.
10. Nail polish — $2,200 per gallon
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This is Essie’s price, the brand that produces some of the best chip-resistant and brightest polishes in the world. There are a lot of high-quality brands that claim even higher prices for a nail polish.
9. Black printer ink — $2,380 per gallon
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Surprised? So were we! And that’s not even the highest. But you should know that we are talking about inks of high quality from well-known brands. Companies spend great sums of money on the research and development of the best ink quality.
8. Mercury — $2,966 per gallon
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Mercury is the only metal that remains liquid at room temperature. It is mainly used in the production of thermometers. However, chemical industries, metal production, and agriculture find it useful too.
7. Insulin — $13,100 per gallon
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Insulin is naturally made in your body by the pancreas. It holds up the level of glucose in your blood and enhances metabolic processes. Insulin is an essential medicine for treating diabetes.
6. Chanel No. 5 — $23,300 per gallon
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The legendary perfume is known to everyone. It first went on sale in 1922, and Chanel No. 5 still holds a top place in the market. Rare flower petals and the essence of a rare root make Chanel No. 5 so expensive.
Which one will shock you the most?
15. Liquid paper — $150 per gallon
Liquid Paper is a correction pen that helps you fix written mistakes. Today this item has become quite multifunctional: you can use it to create unique textures, add glitter to it, and use it for handmade projects.
The ingredients (solvent naphtha, mineral spirits, dispersants, and fragrances) that a small bottle contains make it so pricey.
14. Penicillin — $226 per gallon
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Penicillin is a large group of antibiotics that include penicillin V, penicillin G, benzathine penicillin, and procaine penicillin. Penicillin is mainly used to treat different infections.
13. Patchouli essential oil — $605 per gallon
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This expensive essential oil is produced from the fresh or dried leaves of the plant called Pogostemon.
The oil works as an antiseptic, helping to treat fever, fungal infections, and even kidney stones. The aroma fights bad body odor.
12. Human blood — $1,330 per gallon
© depositphotos
A full-grown human body has 1.3 gallons of blood, consisting of plasma and cells. Your body can’t function without blood. Today many people donate blood, however, processing and storing the blood is an expensive process. This explains the price.
11. Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) — $2,210 per gallon
© wikimedia
GHB, also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, is mainly used to treat narcolepsy, insomnia, cataplexy, and alcoholism. It is also a product of wine, citrus fruits, and beef fermentation.The selling of GHB is illegal in many countries.
10. Nail polish — $2,200 per gallon
© depositphotos
This is Essie’s price, the brand that produces some of the best chip-resistant and brightest polishes in the world. There are a lot of high-quality brands that claim even higher prices for a nail polish.
9. Black printer ink — $2,380 per gallon
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Surprised? So were we! And that’s not even the highest. But you should know that we are talking about inks of high quality from well-known brands. Companies spend great sums of money on the research and development of the best ink quality.
8. Mercury — $2,966 per gallon
© wikimedia
Mercury is the only metal that remains liquid at room temperature. It is mainly used in the production of thermometers. However, chemical industries, metal production, and agriculture find it useful too.
7. Insulin — $13,100 per gallon
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Insulin is naturally made in your body by the pancreas. It holds up the level of glucose in your blood and enhances metabolic processes. Insulin is an essential medicine for treating diabetes.
6. Chanel No. 5 — $23,300 per gallon
© wikimedia
The legendary perfume is known to everyone. It first went on sale in 1922, and Chanel No. 5 still holds a top place in the market. Rare flower petals and the essence of a rare root make Chanel No. 5 so expensive.
