Football players would be better off drinking chocolate milkshake after a game than expensive recovery drinks, claim scientists.

Researchers found that chocolate milkshake's "natural" muscle recovery benefits match or may even surpass a specially designed carbohydrate sports drink. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

With all the talk about rising food costs, many of us find ourselves in the grocery aisles complaining about paying $4.50 for a gallon of milk. Well, you haven’t seen anything yet! Here's a list of ridiculously expensive foods and drinks—including a $250 chocolate truffle and a $700 bottle of wine—that will only have you saying “Bon appétit” if you can afford it. picked by bingo 8 months ago

Dust off your GameCube collection and make some dough! The folks at Video Game Price Charts have posted a list of 30 rare and expensive GameCube games. Some hidden gems include NCAA College Basketball 2K3 ($400 new), Phantasy Star Online Plus ($200 new), and Digimon Rumble Arena 2 ($200 new). picked by punthe 1 year ago

When a Hong Kong-based jewelry business, took off more than a decade ago, the owner built the "Hall of Gold" in one of his showrooms. This unusual and extremely expensive structure was made of six tons of gold. The furnishings included a fully working solid gold toilet. picked by suebe 1 year ago

A flat in central London has become the most expensive home in the world, with a price understood to exceed £115m. The flat in St James’s Square, equidistant from 10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, was granted planning permission last week. The value of the off-plan sale indicates that the world’s most expensive properties are not yet being hit by the international financia... read full post picked by davethefish 2 years ago

We tracked down 24 of the most ridiculously expensive everyday items you could blow your wad on. picked by tj241 9 months ago

Men who drive expensive cars really are more attractive to women, according to a study by university researchers. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

Of all the shoes in your closet, I bet you don't have any quite like these. These are the most expensive shoes in the world. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

Costing more than a luxury Mercedes Benz for just one bottle, Scotch is a true collectors item. To track down that purest-form product of single malt Scotch Whisky in its most expensive bottles, we researched the findings of numerous Scotch experts, including distillery owners, auction-house specialists and spirits sommeliers. Following are the world's most expensive Scotches. picked by 1krazykorean 2 years ago

It might not be to everyone's taste - and that's not just because at £50 a cup it's the most expensive coffee in the world. The secret behind the special blend about to go on sale at an upmarket department store is that it is made from cats' droppings. Previously posted a year ago. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) estimates that treating the nation's 10 most expensive medical conditions cost nearly $500 billion in 2005, the most recent year for which data has been compiled. picked by kirbykirst 2 years ago

This countdown of the top ten most expensive things insured by celebrities was created using the ultra-scientific process of Googling stuff. picked by iamamaniac 4 months ago

An Apple iPhone 3G made of 18 carat gold and encrusted with diamonds is laying claim to the title of the world's most expensive phone.

Designed by Austrian jeweller Peter Aloisson the customised iPhone is priced at £1.6 million. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Can someone lend me a couple grand? :P picked by 86Apex 2 years ago

A $27,000 Batman made of Legos is just one of the many expensive toys found here. picked by speedracer 3 years ago

It is a pleasure to see a gorgeous expensive car on the street, it is a bigger pleasure to drive one, but is it real to own one? picked by moebel 3 years ago

Teenage boys, take note. If you must wear your pants low, at least make sure you are wearing underpants. It is a lesson Trent Joseph Wroe has learnt the hard way after a night out in Mooloolaba on February 28. The 19-year-old faced Maroochydore Magistrates Court yesterday on a charge of public nuisance, after his pants fell down and exposed his bare bottom as he walked along the Esplanade just aft... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Is $9,000,000 too much for 30 square meters? If you don't think so, contact the realtor here. picked by suckersklub 4 months ago

Valued at a cool $10 Million. Are there people out there who like chess that much? Apparently. If you happen to be one of them, better hurry, there are a limited number of these babies up for sale. picked by kirbykirst 2 years ago

Uh... HOLY SHMOLY! picked by punthe 2 years ago