Who buys something like that? Not that I don't like to see the money of a wealthy person going into science. Better than a stupid investment into (put here what

Who buys something like that? Not that I don't like to see the money of a wealthy person going into science. Better than a stupid investment into (put here whatever multiplies money). But to me its like eating the heart of your enemy to let his strength leap over to you. Thank god, it doesn't work. Is it only me, or is it a weird purchase?