{"id":93234,"date":"2026-09-12T14:43:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T14:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/news\/14-things-that-are-more-expensive-than-ever\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T14:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T14:43:55","slug":"14-things-that-are-more-expensive-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/news\/14-things-that-are-more-expensive-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Things That Are More Expensive Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Behind every expensive product, food, and high-cost job, there&#8217;s a fascinating story. <\/p>\n<p>Lapis lazuli is the most expensive pigment in <!--more--> the world, but the Afghan mines used to make it the traditional way have recently closed. The curling stones used in the Winter Olympics may not look special until you realize they come from only one remote island. And Canada Goose jackets weren&#8217;t always considered a luxury good. <\/p>\n<p>We uncover the stories behind 14 of the world&#8217;s most expensive things.<\/p>\n<p>00:00:00 &#8211; Intro<br \/>\n00:00:25 &#8211; Emeralds<br \/>\n00:23:01 &#8211; Oxtail<br \/>\n00:37:21 &#8211; Pantone<br \/>\n00:59:48 &#8211; Yuzu<br \/>\n01:14:41 &#8211; Colored Pencils<br \/>\n01:28:51 &#8211; Canada Goose<br \/>\n01:50:06 &#8211; Lapis Lazuli<br \/>\n02:01:17 &#8211; Norland Nanny<br \/>\n02:16:07 &#8211; Fake Meat<br \/>\n02:35:20 &#8211; Rolls-Royce<br \/>\n02:52:58 &#8211; Military Weapons<br \/>\n03:12:40 &#8211; Olympic Curling Stones<br \/>\n03:22:46 &#8211; Caviar<br \/>\n03:40:02 &#8211; Selmer Saxophones<br \/>\n03:53:33 &#8211; Credits<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br \/>\n#luxurygoods #costofliving #expensiveitems #soexpensive<\/p>\n<p>Business Insider is a global newsroom covering business, technology, innovation, and the economy.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH MORE:<br \/>\nHow AI Data Centers Are Making Everything More Expensive<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-4dc6907JYY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-4dc6907JYY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why Uber Is More Expensive &#8230; For Some People<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gnjVqeBoaqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/gnjVqeBoaqs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Fight To Make Expensive Stadium Food Illegal<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/j6G91ryji5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/j6G91ryji5s<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How America Made The World Cup Unaffordable<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dlkgv-rYE4o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/dlkgv-rYE4o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/?utm_source=youtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/?utm_source=youtube<\/a><br \/>\nSign up for our newsletters: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\/newsletter?utm_source=youtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/subscription\/newsletter?utm_source=youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Find Business Insider on Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/businessinsider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/businessinsider<\/a><br \/>\n&#8230; on Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/businessinsider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/businessinsider<\/a><br \/>\n&#8230; on X:  <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BusinessInsider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/x.com\/BusinessInsider<\/a><br \/>\n&#8230; on TikTok: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/<\/a>@businessinsider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind every expensive product, food, and high-cost job, there&#8217;s a fascinating story. 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