America Ferrera's smile is insured for $10 million. Really? It's a good smile, but come on! In fact, the insurance was taken out by Aquafresh White Trays. She is said to be working with the manufacturer on a charity campaign for free dental service for jobless women.
Ken Dodd's teeth are insured for $7.4 million. A testament to the British dental system.
Keith Richards has the middle finger on his left hand insured for $1.6 million. If you ever get "the finger" from Keith, you should feel honored.
Cricket player Merv Hughes took out a £200,000 policy on his mustache. I would imagine his barber shaves him very gently. I wonder does it make him play cricket better?
Rumored to have started this insurance trend is the late Ben Turpin, who was famous for his crossed eyes. He took out a $20,000 policy in the 1920's against them becoming uncrossed.
However ridiculous all this insurance is, if there are wealthy people willing to buy it and Lloyds of London willing to insure it, I'm sure the best is yet to come.
