You'll be surprised to learn what the most expensive liquids are

2/14/2020

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Science Story: You'll be surprised to learn what the most expensive liquids are

What makes Chanel №5 so expensive? Why is king cobra venom highly valued? Some liquids have outrageous prices, however, everything has the explanation. Here you'll find 8 liquids which price per gallon will surprise you.

#1 Scorpion venom - $39,000,000

Scorpion venom is deadly for people. However, it contains healing compounds which are used to fight bacterial infections. Scientists are trying to define these exact compounds in order to synthesize them.

#2 King Cobra venom - $153,000

The venom of one of the most dangerous snakes in the world is used in medicines which cure serious illnesses and depression. The process of collecting the venom is very dangerous.

#3 Horseshoe crab blood - $53,000

Horseshoe crab blood contains hemocyanin instead of hemoglobin, which makes it blue. Once bacteria gets into the blood-stream, the blood clots immediately. This characteristic is highly valued in medicine and is used in different tests.

#4 Chanel No.5 - $26,000

This is one of the most recognizable fragrances in the world. The composition of the perfume contains very expensive and luxurious raw ingredients harvested in Madagascar, Mayotte and Grasse.

#5 Insulin - $9,400

Insulin is produced in our body. However, in case a person suffers from diabetes insulin production is disturbed. These people need insulin injections to maintain its level. The technology of insulin production is quite expensive and there are no generics. It explains the price.

#6 Mercury - $3,400

Mercury is a toxic metal. Today it is not as widely used in medicine as before. However, due to its ability to stay liquid at room temperature, it is used in the chemical industry and metal production.

#7 Black Printer Ink - $2,700

Printers are not very expensive and it is not difficult to find the best value for money. However, when it comes to ink you have to choose high-quality ink or low price.

#8 Human blood - $1,500 per gallon

Blood is essential to the human body. It is not difficult to get it, though it is difficult to process and store the blood. This applies, in particular, to anticoagulants and preservative solutions, as well as to the stable temperature regime during transportation.

And what about you? How does it strike you? Do you have any thoughts or ideas to share ? You are welcome to do so in the comments below!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?

35 Comments

Jerry Myers

Insulin was given to the University of Toronto by the inventors for 1 dollar... Eli Lily synthesized it and that costs 300 dollars per bottle in the US. It was about 25 dollars in 1989. Why so much? because they have a monopoly and charge whatever the market will bear. If you are dying of diabetes without it... How much is it worth? They keep "evergreening" the patent so they have another 37 years to go on the patent if the government does not intervene. As patents are created by the law, not nature, the law can and should be changed. That would help drive down prices if laws against other monopolistic actions are enforced. Given past governmental action, I would not expect much change until we have a new administration that works for the people instead of corporate monopolists and oligarchs.

Linda Spreng

I must be totally dense. I will never understand why a company will charge the highest price possible when the cost is comparably minimal. Oh, okay, I forgot ... GREED. Silly me ...

DIVER DEAN

Being bitten by a Cobra seems a pretty extreme cure for depression! Maybe it's because you won't be depressed for much longer?

Cheryl McMeekin

It's pretty sad that people need meds, but can't afford to get them to stay alive!!!

jeanmariep

Although it's not every insulin there is a generic Novalin R is used in place of Humalog. Much less expensive and works much the same.

Donna Carder-Kummer

Judith Chandler, that’s funny!

Allison Aspden

An interesting insight into why particular liquids are so expensive!

Ilias Tsiabardas

I been beaten by a Scorpion when I was in my teens and I Survived 🦂

c r r b

In my humble opinion, human blood should be the most valuable of all liquids. LIFE is in the BLOOD !

Judith Chandler

I was wondering if the coffee that results from beans processed through a civet’s gut would make the list.

Julie Allen

Only one of these had volume so all the others could be cost per gallon.

Raymond Cardona

Amazing thanks for sharing Bonnie

Peter Beard

bottled water costs more than petrol/diesel fuel.

bina sarmah

DIVER DEAN, Along with depression, the patient also gone. One stone two birds.

Richard G Schwartz

The people who need it most are the ones who can't afford it.

ninakamwene

Thank you for educating us. Be safe and well Quiz Folks.

Bob Pam Hanna

Very, very interesting. Thank you.

Caroline Weis

That should read full dose of venom not gull dose.

Caroline Weis

DIVER DEAN, scientists get the gull dose if cobra venom then its diluted so its not strong enough to kill. Most snake venom is done the same way and is used to counteract when a person is bitten by a venomous snake.

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