What does one do with an extra $US590 million burning a hole in his pocket? Well, if one is Chelsea boss and multi-kagillionaire Roman Abramovich, one commissions the construction of a floating pleasure island replete with early-warning missile detection. The only thing it’s missing are those cute mini-giraffes. More »
Since China has a ton of people making a ton of money these days, they’re just spending it wildly. Like buying $US2.5 million yachts that don’t work. As the yacht was entering the water for the first time, it started sinking and eventually capsized. More »
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Aluminium, wood and glass. Lots of glass. A glass dome covering the main suite. A glass Persian carpet in the living room. Glass staircases similar to the ones found in Apple’s retail stores. The Beluga feels like a floating loft designed by Jon Ive. More »