Overpriced Empire State Building Inside the Building

The Empire State Building, a 102-story behemoth of a building, is now charging visitors $100 per minute to take the elevator.

The views from the top? Worth it. The views from the bottom? Not even close.

Dine at the overpriced food court and try their "artisanal" $50 omelette.

A Brief History of the Empire State Building:

• 1925: Built for $50 million, approximately $700 million in today's dollars.
• 1935: Becomes the world's tallest building.
• 1950s: Gets a coat of paint that lasts for decades.
• 1980s: Gets a coat of paint that's slightly less durable.