Behind every expensive product, food, and high-cost job, there's a fascinating story. Lapis lazuli is the most expensive pigment in the world, but the Afghan mines used to make it the traditional way have recently closed. The curling stones used in the Winter Olympics may not look special until you realize they come from only one remote island. And Canada Goose jackets weren't always considered a luxury good. We uncover the stories behind 14 of the world's most expensive things. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:25 - Emeralds 00:23:01 - Oxtail 00:37:21 - Pantone 00:59:48 - Yuzu 01:14:41 - Colored Pencils 01:28:51 - Canada Goose 01:50:06 - Lapis Lazuli 02:01:17 - Norland Nanny 02:16:07 - Fake Meat 02:35:20 - Rolls-Royce 02:52:58 - Military Weapons 03:12:40 - Olympic Curling Stones 03:22:46 - Caviar 03:40:02 - Selmer Saxophones 03:53:33 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #luxurygoods #costofliving #expensiveitems #soexpensive Business Insider is a global newsro...