It is said that money cannot buy happiness.
But on our list of the richest 400 billionaires in the United States, some may say that this will give you almost anything else. Take S. Truett Cathy. The Chick-fil-
The founder's collection of cars and motorcycles includes Batmobile used in the 1992 movie Batman return. Price tag? $250,000.
Cathy is just one of the few richest people in the United States, and only the most unusual toys itch.
For these people, money is not everything, but you have something that others don't have.
The unique collection of art attacks is the bread and butter of the billionaire's precious wealth.
While amateur collectors may be happy with the occasional large collection
Experienced billionaires are only content with the ultimate "acquisition" of the art world ".
"Los Angeles billionaire Eli broadd and his wife are loyal fans of contemporary artist Jeff quince, and his work has earned up to $5 million in auctions.
His collection of contemporary art includes 10-feet-
A blue balloon dog.
"The art collection of Steven Cohen, a hedge fund superpower, is no exception, but may be even more disgusting.
Since 2000, Cohen has spent more than $0. 3 billion on art, paying $8 million for Damian Hearst's "impossible death in the hearts of alive. " The work--
Shows a dead shark floating in formaldehyde. -
Due to the decay of calsas, it was recently renovated.
It seems that even immortality is not out of reach for the richest.
The hobbies of some billionaires became crazy, and while they were still in tots, they were bitten by the collector's bugs and continued to grow their collection to adulthood.
James Goodnight, CEO of software giant SAS, collected the rocks and minerals he grew up.
Old David Rockefeller
Grandson of oil baron John D.
Rockefeller still retains the Beatles he began collecting when he was 10 when his family was on vacation in Maine.
The collection is now over 80 years old, including 157,000 specimens of about 900 species.
Rockefeller spokesman Peter Johnson said that in addition to having several "types" or major examples of species, Rockefeller also helped to discover several new species and named "two or three after him.
"He won't go to them, but if you are walking and he sees one, he will go and get it before you notice it is there.
"Most kids learn the lesson: it's important to share your toys.
No 0. 1 billion millionaires know this better than Microsoft.
Founder Paul Allen is now worth nearly $17 billion.
Allen began collecting the planes of World War II in 1998 and has since resumed about 20 until covering the fabric of the aircraft wing and paint scheme.
They are part of his collection of flying heritage sites in Arlington, Washington.
Open to the public.
The exhibition also includes the oral history behind World War II. era flights.
"It respects the men and women who serve the country," said Alan's spokesman, Michael Wong . ".
"Airplanes are an integral part of history, and storytelling is important.
"It looks like you can fly high without a private jet after all.
Don't try to tell Warren Buffett, though.
Although he still lives in the same humble house he bought more than 50 years ago, the "prophet of Omaha" has a baystream 4 jet, and its price tag may hit double
According to the model and amenities, the number reached millions.
This is a shiny toy.