Pineapples

Even something like pineapples, a tropical fruit which can only be grown in certain climates, are still easy to find almost anywhere.

In the 1700's, pineapples used to be a status symbol of wealth.

Of course, pineapples are now easily acquired, even by us average folks, and the symbol is gone.

However, there are still a few pineapples with a hefty price tag on them.

At the Lost Gardens of Heligan in the United Kingdom, you will find pineapples grown in mud structures heated with rotting manure.

But don't worry - the pineapples never actually come into contact with the manure.

In fact, the structure these rare pineapples are grown in was unearthed in 1991 and renovated just two years later to a working state.

How much does it cost to make these pineapples?

Well technically, these special pineapples aren't even on the market - so they're priceless.

The successfully grown pineapples go right back to the staff who grew them as an appreciation for growing them in the first place.

But, one of the pineapples has been given away.

If that's what it takes to get your hand on one of these Victorian-grown pineapples, I wouldn't hold your breath!

How much are these pineapples worth?

If one of these elusive pineapples were to go up for auction or sale, due to the rarity, ancient technique, time spent growing, and manual labor, these pineapples are worth $16,000!

On the plus side, at least the legacy of these pineapples will make us appreciate the lowly cost of our standard Dole pineapples at the grocery store!