What amuse the powerful of this world? 13 billionaires toys

Fun for an ordinary person is different from what rich people mean by this. A rich man's toy can easily cost millions of dollars, and here are some of the brightest examples.

Steve Cohen's 4-meter shark

Hedge sponsor and billionaire Steve Cohen has at home a collection of works of art that was valued at one billion dollars. In 2004, he paid between $ 8 and $ 12 million (according to various sources) for a shark that was immersed in formaldehyde. This is also a work of art, which is called "The physical impossibility of death in the mind of the living." It was created by British artist Damien Hirst. Later, Cohen paid Hirst for replacing the shark (which was once really alive) with another, when the appearance of the first began to deteriorate.

Spyware submarine Elona Mask

In 2013 Elon Mask, chairman of Tesla, paid 886 thousand dollars for a submarine called Lotus Esprit, which you could see in the 1977 film about James Bond called "The Spy Who Loved Me." He said that he wanted to try it in action, so that it would be transformed just like in the film, but only in real life.

The machine for virtual skiing Mikhail Prokhorov

Russian businessman and billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has at his disposal a large number of expensive and cool "toys" (among which even a full-fledged sports team, which he bought for 200 million dollars). However, he also has unique things, among which, for example, a machine for virtual skiing. Prokhorov is a well-known daredevil, once he took pictures of how he does tricks on a hydrocycle, and then hired a film company to make a full-length film with musical accompaniment from the recordings.

Paul Allen's Yacht

The 126-meter yacht Octopus billionaire from Microsoft Paul Allen is one of the largest in the world. On it are two helicopters, a full-fledged submarine, and at the same time there is a huge amount of space to spend unforgettable parties there on a grand scale. He also has a smaller yacht called Tatoosh.

Paul Allen's flight collection

Allen also has a collection of vintage military aircraft, which are rumored to cost many millions of dollars. His planes are located in the Museum of Flying Heritage in the city of Everett, Washington. One of the aircraft in this collection is the MiG-29, which was created by the Soviet design bureau Mikoyan in the seventies as a challenge to American fighters.

Memorabilia from the movie "Citizen Kane" by Steven Spielberg

Although Steven Spielberg could safely collect a whole collection of things that were used during the filming of his own films, he paid about $ 60,000 for things from the classic Orson Welles movie "Citizen Kane" at an auction in 1982.

Leonardo da Vinci's Journal of Bill Gates

Among the numerous rooms of the Gates mansion there is also a home library, literally filled with books. Gates is an avid reader, and he turned to professional rare book dealers to fill his library. Among many other findings, the "Codex Lester" by Leonardo da Vinci, a 15th-century manuscript, which Gates bought at an auction for $ 30 million in 1994, stands out. Of the 30 surviving magazines of Leonardo da Vinci, this is the most famous.

Richard Branson's Submarine

Billionaire and founder of the Virgin Group Richard Branson owns 30 hectares of land in the Caribbean - this is the island of Necker, its luxury resort, which can simultaneously be visited by thirty people at once. When guests are tired of relaxing next to the pool or on the beach, they can get on the boat or start exploring the depths on his submarine.

The Hawaiian Island of Larry Ellison

Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is the king of extravagant toys, he has a large number of real estate, fast cars and impressive aircraft. In 2012, he paid more than three hundred million dollars for 98 percent of the island of Lanai, which he plans to turn into a model of self-sufficient residence.

Larry Ellison's Yacht

Allison also owns the 88-meter yacht, which bears the name Musashi in honor of the famous Japanese warrior who lived in the 16th century. The yacht has two luxury apartments, as well as a basketball court.

Mark Cuban's Yacht

Investor and billionaire Mark Cuban also owns an 88-meter yacht called Fountainhead and is a sister ship for Musashi Ellison. If you look outside, these yachts look almost identical, but Cuban chose a more antique interior.

Mark Cuban's Aircraft

Kuban also has three aircraft: the Gulf Stream V, the Boeing 757 and the Boeing 767. When he bought his "Gulf Stream" via the Internet in 1999, his purchase was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most expensive purchase made on the Internet. "This means that I can spend more time with friends and family," he explained in 2010. "That means I can do more." This means that I can comfortably travel with my family. This is the best purchase in my life. "

Eric Schmidt's Yacht

The chairman of Google Eric Schmidt also has a yacht, the length of which is 59 meters. It's called Oasis, and he leases it for $ 400,000 a week. The yacht has a huge number of amenities, such as a swimming pool, a set of water motorcycles, and a special gym, which, if necessary, is converted into a disco venue.