H5N1 has led to the killing of 170 million birds. And the virus is mutating, risking a human pandemic.

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.

Pantone is the industry standard for color communication. Its products cost hundreds to thousands of dollars.

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The wood is so precious — and so expensive — that the French government heavily regulates its sales through annual auctions of oak forest plots. More from So Expensive Luxury winemakers ...