I've purchased some strange things in the past but after reading this, I'm shocked.

I came across an article which stated that droppings from the 1997 winning Kentucky Derby horse, Silver Charm, are currently on sale and are worth $200 a bottle. Yes, That's over R2,000 for horse droppings. Urgh.

I actually thought it was a prank at first, but as I read more, it seems like there is a market for this. The "Derby Turds", as they are called, were 'harvested' by Coleman Larkin, and sales from it will go towards a retirement facility for thoroughbred horses.

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The droppings come in a mason jar, taped with a label on it.

I've bought many strange things in my life, but horse fanatic or not, I'm sure how I feel about this.

What is the most useless thing you've ever spent money on?

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