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Geoduck clams, known for their phallic shape, cost up to $30 a pound. But the industry depends on buyers in China, where the economy is slowing.

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To Japanese denim and vicuña wool. We unraveled the stories behind the world's most expensive fabrics and textiles. More from News From Muga silk and leavers lace. To Japanese denim and vicuña wool.

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How did Lego go from a children's toy to a collector's item? And why is it so expensive? More from So Expensive Lego is the world's largest toy company, but it's gained a reputation for being an ...

But what makes these chickens so special? And why are they so expensive? More from So Expensive Ayam Cemani is a rare breed of chicken that is completely black, including its organs, muscles ...

Now, oxtail's longtime fans are fighting to #MakeOxtailCheapAgain. More from So Expensive In the US, oxtail was once considered a cheap and undesirable cut of beef. That's because it's mostly bone ...

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