10 Most Expensive Cars on Earth

The 10 Most Expensive Cars on Earth

Have you ever noticed how expensive some cars can really be? There are many cars on the market right now that are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Let’s take a look at some of the most expensive cars in the world.

Porsche 918 Spyder – $929,000

The Porsche 918 is a hybrid sports car that was first introduced in 2013. It is a limited-production vehicle as there are about 918 units on the market right now. 

The 918 Spyder is the most expensive variant as it comes with a value of $929,000. This car has a V8 engine at 608 horsepower and uses a seven-speed auto-shift manual transmission. It also features twenty-inch magnesium wheels and an all-wheel drive feature. 

Hennessey Venom GT - $1.2 million

The Hennessey Venom GT was built in Texas and was placed under a limited production order. There are only 29 units available on the market. Each unit can be found for about $1.2 million.

Ferrari LaFerrari – $1.3 million

The Ferrari LaFerrari has a V12 engine that works with 789 horsepower. The car’s Kinetic Energy Recovery System can charge the vehicle even further, giving it a total of 950 hp when needed.

A double wishbone suspension is one of its distinguishing design features. The vehicle is worth $1.3 million but it still managed to sell out.

Pagani Huayra – $1.3 million

The Pagani Huarya is a two-door roadster that has an AMG 6L V12 engine that comes with two turbochargers. It can go up to 230 miles per hour and also has about 740 lb-ft in torque. The expansion tank is right on the engine, thus reducing the car’s weight and keeping the fittings and pipes on the inside from being far too complicated. This is a big part of why the vehicle costs $1.3 million.

Koenigsegg Agera S – $1.52 million

Sweden’s Koenigsegg introduced its Agera S in late 2013.

This is the latest model in a series of two-door sports cars in the Agera line that the company has made since 2011. This has a twin-turbo V8 engine that works at up to 1,030 hp. 

Koenigsegg One:1 – $2 million

The Koenigsegg One: 1 was introduced in 2014 and is a slight variant of the Agera series of vehicles from the company with a major twist.

This car gets its name from how it has an even power-to-weight ratio. This is the first such road car to ever hold this feature. The 1,340 kg weight includes the weight of all the fluids needed to keep the car working plus the weight of an average driver.

Ferrari F60 America – $3.2 million

The Ferrari F60 America was designed as a commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of Ferrari sales in the United States.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse – $3.4 million

The Bugatti Veyron is a French sports car that has been sold since 2005.

This is designed with a carbon fiber body as well. The inside is interesting as it features maps of many racing circuits laser-etched into its panels.

W Motors Lykan Hypersport – $3.4 million

W Motors designed the Lykan Hypersport with a sleek aerodynamic body that is instantly noticeable on the road.

It also has a turbocharged V6 engine instead of a V12 engine like what other comparable vehicles hold. The LED lights around the Lykan Hypersport are also surrounded by authentic diamonds.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster – $4.5 million

The Lamborghini Veneno Roadster is a vehicle that is in very limited production. Only nine Roadsters were made in 2014.
This vehicle features a twelve-cylinder 6.5L engine at 750 horsepower. It can go up to 221 miles per hour and can go from 0 to 62 mph in about 2.9 seconds.The engine is particularly similar to what the Lamborghini Aventador has but it is tuned to support more horsepower.

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12 Habits That Set Ultra Successful People Apart

12 Habits That Set Ultra Successful People Apart

Ultra successful people delight themselves by blowing their personal goals out of the water. They succeed along many different dimensions of life—their friendships, their physical and mental health, their families, and their jobs (which they are not only good at but also enjoy).

Talent Smart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that ultra-successful people have a lot in common. In particular, 90% of them are skilled at managing their emotions in order to stay focused, calm, and productive.

These super successful folks have high emotional intelligence (EQ), a quality that’s critical to achieving your dreams.

While I’ve run across numerous effective strategies that ultra-successful people employ to reach their goals, what follows are twelve of the best. Some of these may seem obvious, but the real challenge lies in recognizing when you need to use them and having the wherewithal to actually do so.

1. They’re Composed

Ultra successful people are composed because they constantly monitor their emotions, they understand them, and they use this knowledge in the moment to react to challenging situations with self-control. When things go downhill, they are persistently calm and frustratingly content (frustrating to those who aren’t, at least). They know that no matter how good or bad things get, everything changes with time. All they can do is adapt and adjust to stay happy and in control.

2. They’re Knowledgeable

Super successful people know more than others do because they’re constantly working to increase their self-awareness. They vow constant growth. Whenever they have a spare moment, they fill it with self-education. They don’t do this because it’s “the right thing to do”; they do it because it’s their passion. They’re always looking for opportunities to improve and new things to learn about themselves and the world around them. Instead of succumbing to their fear of looking stupid, truly exceptional people just ask the questions on their mind, because they would rather learn something new than appear smart.

3. They’re Deliberate

Ultra successful people reach decisions by thinking things out, seeking advice from others, and sleeping on it. They know that (as studies show) impulsively relying too much on gut-instinct is ineffective and misleading. Being able to slow down and logically think things through makes all the difference.

4. They Speak with Certainty

It’s rare to hear super successful people utter things like “Um,” “I’m not sure,” and “I think.” Successful people speak assertively because they know that it’s difficult to get people to listen to you if you can’t deliver your ideas with conviction.

5. They Use Positive Body Language

Becoming cognizant of your gestures, expressions, and tone of voice (and making certain they’re positive) draws people to you like ants to a picnic. Using an enthusiastic tone, uncrossing your arms, maintaining eye contact, and leaning towards the person who’s speaking are all forms of positive body language that super successful people use to draw others in. Positive body language makes all the difference in a conversation because how you say something can be more important than what you say.

6. They Leave a Strong First Impression

Research shows that most people decide whether or not they like you within the first seven seconds of meeting you. They then spend the rest of the conversation internally justifying their initial reaction. This may sound terrifying, but by knowing this, you can take advantage of it to make huge gains in how people respond to you. First impressions are tied intimately to positive body language. A strong posture, a firm handshake, a smile, and open shoulders help ensure that your first impression is a good one.

7. They Seek Out Small Victories

Successful people like to challenge themselves and compete, even when their efforts yield only small victories. Small victories build new androgen receptors in the areas of the brain responsible for reward and motivation. The increase in androgen receptors increases the influence of testosterone, which further increases their confidence and eagerness to tackle future challenges. When you achieve a series of small victories, the boost in your confidence can last for months.

8. They’re Fearless

Fear is nothing more than a lingering emotion that’s fueled by your imagination. Danger is real. It’s the uncomfortable rush of adrenaline you get when you almost step in front of a bus. Fear is a choice. Exceptional people know this better than anyone does, so they flip fear on its head. Instead of letting fear take over, they are addicted to the euphoric feeling they get from conquering their fears.

9. They’re Graceful

Graceful people are the perfect combination of strong and gentle. They don’t resort to intimidation, anger, or manipulation to get a point across because their gentle, self-assured nature gets the job done. The word gentle often carries a negative connotation (especially in the workplace), but in reality, it’s the gentleness of being graceful that gives ultra-successful people their power. They’re approachable, likeable, and easy to get along with—all qualities that make people highly amenable to their ideas.

10. They’re Honest

Super successful people trust that honesty and integrity, though painful at times, always work out for the best in the long run. They know that honesty allows for genuine connections with people in a way that dishonesty can’t and that lying always comes back to bite you in the end. In fact, a Notre Dame study showed that people who often lied experienced more mental health problems than their more honest counterparts.

11. They’re Grateful

Ultra successful people know that it took a lot of ambition, passion, and hard work to get where they are in life. They also know that their mentors, colleagues, families, and friends all played a huge role in their success. Instead of basking in the glory of achievement, super successful people recognize others for the wonderful things they’ve done for them.

12. They’re Appreciative

Truly exceptional people are able to achieve so much because they know the importance of slowing down and appreciating everything they already have. They know that a huge amount of their positivity, grit, and motivation comes from their ability to stay grounded and appreciate the opportunities that life has given them thus far.

Bringing It All Together

These habits can make any of us more successful if we use them every day. Give them a try and see where they take you.

What other habits set ultra-successful people apart? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below as I learn just as much from you as you do from me.

Source: Forbes Website 

The Difference Between Three Generations Summed Up Perfectly In One Photo

Here's a simple photo that really caught our attention. We are not sure what these people are excited about, but what is clear is the difference between generations.

Did you notice the difference?

Shall we begin?

1st Generation: The younger generation. They are very excited to watch and record whatever is happening through the tiny screens on their smart phones so they can watch it later.

2nd Generation: The middle aged man next to the old lady who looks like he's having a pretty hard time trying to figure out how to use his phone. He's in the transitional stage which is the worst stage where you don't get to witness what happens, but you also don't get to capture it on film.

3rd Generation: The sweet smiling grandma who is living for the moment.

Secrets Only Two Living People Know

KFC's 11 Herbs and Spices

What is it?

The secret KFC recipe dates back to the 1930s when Harland Sanders served chicken to people who stopped at his gas station in North Corbin, Kentucky. It was an amazing success. And while he never joined the military, in 1936, he was given the title of honorary Kentucky Colonel by the governor in recognition of his contribution to the state's cuisine.

Eventually, Sanders expanded his restaurant into a chain. While KFC has diversified its menu over the years, the main thing that sets the restaurant apart is still its special blend of 11 herbs and spices. And boy do they know it.

Who Knows:

As with Coke, only two executives have access to the recipe for KFC's 11 herbs and spices. Man, wouldn't it be weird if it was the same two guys?

How it is Kept Secret:

The recipe is at KFC's headquarters. But unless you are Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible, you have no chance of getting it.

We'll let security expert Bo Dietl speak for himself:

"We fortified the ceiling and the floor around here with concrete bricks two feet thick," Dietl said. "We put in motion sensors also CCTV that's hooked up to security downstairs. They have 24/7 armed guys downstairs, so in the amount of 30 seconds you'll have somebody up here. Once in here, you have to have two people with two keys and two different PIN numbers, and that's what you have to have. This safe is bolted down and there is no way anybody can get in here unauthorized without us knowing about it."

Holy. Fuck.

But will this be enough to thwart the hordes of people who are trying to steal the secret recipe? Just in case it's not, half of the ingredients are mixed at one location, half at another, and they are combined at a third.

This is chicken we're talking about. CHICKEN! Fast food chicken. See, we're going to share a little secret with you guys who're risking your lives to protect that recipe: no one eats at KFC because they have the best chicken in the world. People eat it because it's a pain in the ass to make at home and the line was too long at Popeye's.

 The Formula for Coca-Cola

What is it?

It's no surprise that one of most profitable companies ever would want to keep their formula a secret. Even with hundreds of imitators, Coke still dominates world-wide sales of caramel colored drinks. But doesn't that stuff only have, like, four ingredients? Fizzy water, high fructose corn syrup, caffeine and Brown Dye #4? There isn't exactly a vibrant symphony of flavors in each can.

Yet, the formula is so fiercely protected that the company even pulled out of India in the 1970s because they would have been legally required to divulge their ingredient list to their government.

It even managed to stall a divorce case. When one of the Coke heirs ended his marriage to his wife, she demanded some of his great-grandfather's (the founder of Coca-Cola) original notes as part of her settlement. The company had to get involved and put a stop to it out of fear the notes could contain information on the formula.

Who Knows:

Only two Coke executives know it. Urban legend says they each only know half, but that's false--that part was invented for an old ad campaign.

How it is Kept Secret:

The original copy of the formula is kept in an undisclosed SunTrust Bank in Atlanta. To keep SunTrust on the side, Coke gave them some 48.3 million shares of stock as well as having executives from each company sit on the other's board of directors.

The company has policies surrounding the secret that range from the paranoid (the two executives who knew the formula could not fly on the same plane) to the bizarre (no one could view the formula without God, Jesus and Elvis present or something to that extent).

All of this is pointless in the end. Coca-Cola still derives some of its flavor from the coca plant; the same place that cocaine comes from. Due to the obvious drug related issues that would arise from importing lots of coca plant into America legally, only one company has government permission to do it. That company is Coca-Cola. So even if someone broke into the bank and managed to take the formula, they would never be able to produce an exact Coke rip-off.

And if another company did somehow get permission to import coca, hell, there is at least one better way to make money with it.

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These Images Of A Dead Syrian Child's Body On Turkish Shores Is Making The Internet Weep

ENOUGH. Isn’t it time for the world leaders to take action?

In recent times, 100s of people or perhaps 1000s from the Middle East have left their jobs or families behind and gone to Europe to earn a living.

Since the outbreak of the civil war, an estimated 9 million Syrians have taken refuge in neighbouring countries or within Syria itself. More than 350,000 people have arrived in Europe, mostly Syrians, fleeing war, ill-treatment and poverty or maybe just seeking a better life since January.

So while, 12 Syrians were desperately trying to reach Greece, their boat sank on a beach near Turkey. An image of one of the victims, a young boy kid, lying down on the beach has sparked an outrage over the human cost of the crisis.

The picture showed the lifeless body of the boy, wearing a red T-shirt and shorts, lying face down in the surf, washed up on a beach.

It is believed that the boy was a part of at least 12 Syrian refugees, travelling on two boats, including five children, who tragically died while trying to reach the Greek island of Kos.

The tragic second image highlights the true extent of the migrant crisis and had gone viral on the internet where a policeman was seen carrying the body away.

The horror of the human tragedy unfolding on the shores of Europe has led to a social media outcry after these images were shared on the social network.

No one knows how the European leaders are going to react and tackle the refugee crisis but seriously shame on the world.

I see humans everywhere. But no HUMANITY.

Article source: http://www.storypick.com/young-boys-lifeless-body/

Try not to laugh or grin challenge IMPOSSIBLE

This video is so hilarious with funny pranks, fails, and vines put together in one compilation and IMPOSSIBLE to not laugh

12 Surprising Health Blessings of Sleep ''Good Night...Good Life...''

As you all admit, sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Adequate sleep brings out a healthy lifestyle, that benefits your heart, weight, mind, and much more.

Go ahead, snooze! zzz

Sleeping is ignored, like parking our car in a garage and picking it up in the morning and maybe considered for some as a matter of wasting time.

Not anymore. Now you can see that all success and productivity secrets are hidden behind this calming relaxing power of "SLEEPING". Here are some health benefits researchers have discovered about a good night’s sleep.

1- Improve memory

Feeling forgetful? Sleep loss could be to blame. Studies have shown that while we sleep, our brains process and consolidate our memories from the day. If you don't get enough sleep, it seems like those memories might not get stored correctly and can be lost.

Your mind is surprisingly busy while you snooze. During sleep you can strengthen memories or "practice" skills learned while you were awake (it’s a process called consolidation).

If you are trying to learn something, whether it’s physical or mental - whether it's Spanish or a new tennis swing - 

you'll perform better after sleeping well.

2- Lower depression

Sleeping well means more to our overall well-being than simply avoiding irritability. 

"A lack of sleep can contribute to depression," Dr. Jean says. "A good night’s sleep can really help a moody person decrease their anxiety. You get more emotional stability with good sleep."

If you think the long hours put in during the week are the cause of your anxiety or impatience, I should warn you that sleep cannot necessarily be made up during the weekend. If you sleep more on the weekends, you simply aren't sleeping enough in the week. It’s all about finding a balance.

3-  Better Sex Life

According to a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, up to 26% of people say that their sex lives tend to suffer because they're just too tired. There's evidence that in men, impaired sleep can be associated with lower testosterone levels. Of course, not getting enough sleep can affect your love life in less direct ways too. "If you're a 28-year-old who's so exhausted you're falling asleep during a date at the movies, that's not good," says Ronald Kramer, MD, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

4- Live longer

Too much or too little sleep is associated with a shorter lifespan—although it’s not clear if it’s a cause or effect. (Illnesses may affect sleep patterns too.)

In a 2014 study of women ages 50 to 79, more deaths occurred in women who got less than five hours or more than six and a half hours of sleep per night.

Sleep also affects quality of life. 

"Many things that we take for granted are affected by sleep," says Raymonde Jean, MD, director of sleep medicine and associate director of critical care at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. "If you sleep better, you can certainly live better. It’s pretty clear."

5- Spur creativity and Clear Thinking

Have you ever woken up after a bad night's sleep, feeling fuzzy and easily confused, like your brain can't get out of first gear?

"Sleep loss affects how you think," Mindell tells WebMD. "It impairs your cognition, your attention, and your decision-making." 

Get a good night’s sleep before getting out the easel and paintbrushes or the pen and paper.

In addition to consolidating memories, or making them stronger, your brain appears to reorganize and restructure them, which may result in more creativity as well.

People strengthen the emotional components of a memory during sleep, which may help spur the creative process. 

6- Be a winner

If you're an athlete or a teacher or an officer, there may be one simple way to improve your performance in everything you do: sleep.

A Stanford University study found that college football players who tried to sleep at least 10 hours a night for seven to eight weeks improved their average sprint time and had less daytime fatigue and more stamina. The results of this study reflect previous findings seen in tennis players and swimmers.

7- Improve your grades

Children between the ages of 10 and 16 who have sleep disordered breathing, which includes snoring, sleep apnea, and other types of interrupted breathing during sleep, are more likely to have problems with attention and learning, according to a 2014 study in the journal Sleep. This could lead to "significant functional impairment at school," the study authors wrote.

In another study, college students who didn’t get enough sleep had worse grades than those who did. 

"If you're trying to meet a deadline, you're willing to sacrifice sleep," Dr. Rapoport says, "but it’s severe and reoccurring sleep deprivation that clearly impairs learning."

8- Reduce Inflammation

Inflammation is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and premature aging. Research indicates that people who get less sleep—six or fewer hours a night—have higher blood levels of inflammatory proteins than those who get more.

A 2014 study found that C-reactive protein, which is associated with heart attack risk, was higher in people who got six or fewer hours of sleep a night. 

People who have sleep apnea or insomnia can have an improvement in blood pressure and inflammation with treatment of the sleep disorders, Dr. Rapoport says.

9- Healthy weight

If you are thinking about going on a diet, you might want to plan an earlier bedtime too. Dieters who are well rested lost more fat—56% of their weight loss—than those who were sleep deprived, who lost more muscle mass. (They shed similar amounts of total weight regardless of sleep.)

Dieters also will feel hungrier when they got less sleep.

"Sleep and metabolism are controlled by the same sectors of the brain," Dr. Rapoport says. "When you are sleepy, certain hormones go up in your blood, and those same hormones drive appetite."

10- Lower stress

When it comes to our health stress and sleep are nearly one and the same—and both can affect cardiovascular health. 

"Sleep can definitely reduce levels of stress, and with that people can have better control of their blood pressure," Dr. Jean says. "It’s also believed that sleep affects cholesterol levels, which plays a significant role in heart disease."

11- Focused Driving 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2012 that being tired and sleepy accounted for the highest number of fatal single car run off the road crashes due to the driver’s performance—even more than alcohol! 

Sleepiness is grossly underrated as a problem by most people, but the cost to society is enormous. Sleeplessness affects reaction time and decision making."

Insufficient sleep for just one night can be as detrimental to your driving ability as having an alcoholic drink.

12- Sharpen attention

"Sleep loss affects how you think," Mindell tells WebMD. "It impairs your cognition, your attention, and your decision-making." Studies have found that people who are sleep-deprived are substantially worse at solving logic or math problems than when they're well-rested. "They're also more likely to make odd mistakes, like leaving their keys in the fridge by accident," she tells WebMD

In addition, kids don't react the same way to sleep deprivation as adults do whereas adults get sleepy, kids tend to get hyperactive.

A 2012 study in the journal Pediatrics found that children ages seven and eight who got less than about eight hours of sleep a night were more likely to be hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive."We diagnose and measure sleep by measuring electrical changes in the brain," Dr. Rapoport says. "So not surprisingly how we sleep affects the brain."