13 Of The Most Expensive Mistakes in History

Ah, the perils of big money projects. From the failed streaming service Quibi to the disastrous merger between AOL and Time Warner, from the costly and complex Big Dig in Boston to the over-budget Joint Strike Fighter program, it seems that when it comes to spending money, there are no guarantees of success. It's a lesson we've all learned the hard way, and it's a lesson that's been repeated time and time again. 

We all know that money can't buy happiness, but it sure can buy a lot of things. And sometimes, it can even buy failure. In this list, we'll take a look at thirteen massive projects that blew fortunes, and how they ended up costing their investors and creators a lot more than they bargained for. These are the stories of projects that seemed like a good idea at the time, but ended up costing a lot of money and leaving behind a trail of destruction. So, if you're in the mood for a cautionary tale, read on.

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