Everything in life has a price, but each person has his own ideas about the high cost. Naturally, we all know about the high price of diamonds, platinum, diamonds and gold. But there are other unique substances on the planet that are in a liquid state, which are very expensive, and therefore we will present the Top of the most expensive liquid solutions, and we will find out which liquid is the most expensive in the world. Note that prices are approximate.
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Corrector Liquid Paper. 1 liter ≈ $ 36
In life, errors are very difficult to correct, but on paper it is possible. In 1956, the first correction fluid appeared, which improved over time and significantly increased in price.
The Liquid Paper brand is currently used by Newell Rubbrmaide Corporation. For many people involved in handmade, this is not only a corrector, but also the basis for creating a unique texture, material for needlework.
The high price is due to the composition, which includes naphtha, various resins, alcohols, unique flavors and dispersants.
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Penicillin. 1 liter ≈ $ 59
Antimicrobial agents, including different types of penicillins, powerful antibiotics, and Alexander Fleming discovered them in the 20s of the twentieth century.
All medicines have a tendency to increase prices, and penicillin fights with many types of infections, and therefore it is in high demand.
In addition, the scientific world opens up new properties of the penicillin antibiotic group, and the new is often synonymous with the expensive.
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Patchouli essential oil. 1 liter ≈ $ 160
This unique oil is obtained from flowers, fresh or dried patchouli leaves, plants from the genus Pogostemon.
Due to its amazing properties, it is used both for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. For example, in the countries of Southeast Asia and Latin America, it is used as an antidote to the snakebite. By the way, there is an interesting article about the most beautiful snakes in the world on our site most-beauty.ru.
Also, the oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Easily copes with different types of fever and fungus. Expensive oil, according to legend and legend, itself attracts money to its owner.
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Human blood. 1 liter ≈ $ 400
The human body contains about 4.5 liters of blood, and without it the functioning of the human body is impossible. The liquid component of a person consists of plasma and the cells in it. It is she who acts as a nutritional composition for our internal organs.
In the world there are many people who become donors, donating blood to medical institutions in order to save the lives of other people. After the donation, the blood is processed, and this is an expensive event. Yes, and storage also requires considerable investment, because human blood is so expensive, and for the life of a particular person, it is completely priceless.
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Gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). 1 liter ≈ $ 660
Another indispensable element of the human body, which performs the most important function in our nervous system, is GHB. A small amount is contained in wines, as well as some citrus fruits.
Used by GHB as an effective antiseptic and analgesic. With her help treat insomnia, narcolepsy, alcohol addiction. It has a strong calming effect.
In many countries of the world, the use and sale of this acid is prohibited, and violations can have serious problems with the law.
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Nail polish. 1 liter ≈ $ 590
In the fashion world, there are many types of nail polishes that are actively used by women all over the world, but Essie brand varnish is really expensive.
It all depends on the properties of the varnish and its composition. First of all, the durability of the cosmetic product and the uniformity of application to the surface of the nail are appreciated. No less money costs and nail polish remover.
Naturally, many cosmetic brands operating around the world produce exclusive lines, and then the price of such a product costs a lot of money.
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Black ink for the printer. 1 liter ≈ $ 710
Today, a regular printer can be purchased at a fairly low price, and some manufacturers even set the price at a loss.
But do not flatter yourself, all this then fights off and brings huge profits to companies selling ink for cartridges. And the most expensive in this spectrum is black paint.
The price includes research on improving the quality and, of course, the composition of the paint. For example, only the well-known brand “HP” spends about $ 1 billion annually on research work.
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Mercury. 1 liter ≈ $ 900
In all the variety of metals on the planet, mercury is the only one that is in a liquid state at room temperature. From the school chemistry course, we remember that this non-freezing liquid is the strongest poison and is dangerous to human health.
Use it in various fields, but the widest application in the production of barometers and thermometers. An indispensable element in the production of batteries, light bulbs, switches, and with its help, gold is extracted from ore.
The high value is determined by the rarity of the metal in nature, as well as the time-consuming and complex mining process.
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Insulin. 1 liter ≈ $ 3,000
The most important hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates the level of glucose in the blood of a person, and also actively participates in the metabolism of fats.
Insulin regulates blood sugar, and if a person produces little substance, diabetes occurs. Such people, and there are a lot of them, need to introduce it artificially.
The high demand for this hormone is due primarily to the high demand for the drug. Here the choice is small and cruel, it must be taken, or the patient faces an imminent death.
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Perfume "Chanel No. 5". 1 liter ≈ $ 6 800
The Queen of Perfumes, which appeared on the market in 1922, has been holding the leading position for many decades, both in price and in fame.
There will probably not be a person in the world who has never heard of this famous brand of women's perfumes. Of course, in many ways the price is high precisely because of their popularity and demand.
But the main arguments for the high price of perfumes are their exquisite aroma, as well as a unique composition consisting of extracts of rare plants and flowers.
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Blood of the horseshoe crab. 1 liter ≈ $ 15 800
Many have heard the expression "blue blood" applicable to humans, but these beautiful marine animals have really blue blood.
The fact is that there is no hemoglobin in the blood of the horseshoe crab, but there is hemocyanin, so it colors the blood blue. When bacteria enter the blood, it quickly coagulates. It is this property of her that has been widely used in pharmacology, revealing toxins with her help.
When blood is taken from these inhabitants of the deep ocean, they are not killed, but many of them, unfortunately, die. In testing many of the drugs used by mankind, horseshoe crab blood was used.
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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). 1 liter ≈ $ 32 500
The dawn of this psychotropic fluid came in the 60-70s of the last century, when hippies around the world used LSD as a drug.
A semi-synthetic substance with psychotropic properties was first obtained in 1938. After much research, it was widely used in medicine in the early 50s in the treatment of neurosis and other disorders of the nervous system.
Today, in most countries of the world (including in the Russian Federation), LSD is prohibited, and is listed as a dangerous drug. Its sale, synthesis and use are punishable by law.
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The venom of a royal cobra. 1 liter ≈ $ 40 500
A man after the bite of this snake dies without medical attention within 15 minutes, but the poison of this cobra is also an effective medicine.
It is very difficult to get it, and the snake-eaters risk their lives, so that later they can make life-saving drugs from this poison. Cobra venom serves as the basis for the creation of drugs for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and other serious diseases.
In addition, these drugs are an excellent antidepressant and are used in the treatment of nervous disorders.
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Scorpion venom. 1 liter ≈ $ 10.3 million
During evolution, scorpions have the ability to produce poison, which they use for hunting and for protection. There are hundreds of scorpion species on the planet, but only 25 of them are deadly to humans.
Why is this one of the most expensive liquids on Earth? Firstly, it is difficult to obtain, and everyone understands the dangers associated with these activities.
Secondly, the protein that is pulled from the poison of a dangerous inhabitant of the planet is a valuable medical preparation. With its help, stroke, rheumatism, and even brain cancer are treated.
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Luxturna - the most expensive medicine
The pharmaceutical company Spark Therapeutics in 2012 announced the launch of a unique gene drug called luxturna. It has successfully passed trials to treat a rare type of congenital blindness. The cost of one course of treatment in which the patient will be given only one dose of the drug costs $ 850 thousand for both eyes.
Judging by the picture that we found at the manufacturer, one dose of a 0.5ml medicine costs $ 425 thousand. And if we did not make a mistake in volumes, then in terms of liters such medicine costs $ 850 million for one liter.
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Alcohol and liquid for steaming
For a complete picture, we complete the list with the most expensive alcohol, and also introduce the most expensive liquid for electronic cigarettes.
So, we meet the D’Amalfi Limoncello Supreme liquor, the price for one bottle is $ 43.8 million. It was created from lemons grown off the Amalfi coast according to the most ancient recipes of Italian winemakers.
But the price is mainly determined by the bottle, the neck of which is decorated with diamonds, and it itself is strewn with smaller diamonds. In the entire history, only two such bottles of liquor were produced, hence the rarity, and, of course, the price.
Gaining popularity in the world of electronic cigarettes, or as vape sounds in English, are available in various models and vary widely in price. For example, the most expensive drip is “Battle Deck SS and Predator Cap S”, which costs 25,000 rubles in Russia.
But 30 ml of the Five Pawns component of the electronic cigarette costs 1,500 rubles. So out of the whole variety, it is the most expensive.
As you can see, the high price combines liquids of different categories, and are used differently in human life. We went a little beyond the traditional Top 10, and slightly expanded our rating.