The latest winning Powerball jackpot: $275 million

The salaries of the six cheapest Major League Baseball teams: $242.9 million

Microsoft's investment in Facebook: $240 million

The Houston Texans football team: $700 million

Tom Perkins's 289.1' sailing yacht Maltese Falcon: up to $300 million

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's forthcoming 482.6' motor yacht, the Eclipse: $300 million

David Beckham's contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy: $250 million

IM startup Meebo's desired valuation: $250 million

Alex Rodriguez's contract with the New York Yankees: $275 million

A brand new Airbus A380: $319 million

The most expensive building ever sold -- 666 Fifth Avenue, New York City: $1.8 billion

The divorce settlement Heather Mills wanted from Paul McCartney: $250 million