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Remember the '90s movie "Blank Check," where a kid indulges in millionaire excess after receiving a fat settlement check? (Talk about a uniquely American story.) This pool -- which is indeed an understatement -- is exactly what that kid would've built in his backyard. It's located in the backyard of a Texas millionaire, in case you were curious. Watch the video above to see it all in its over-the-top glory.

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7 Over-The-Top Swimming Pools

1. The Cantilevered Pool(01 of14)

Austin, TexasListed on Realtor.com for: $2,950,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3402-Mount-Bonnell-Rd_Austin_TX_78731_M79406-81998#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3402-Mount-Bonnell-Rd_Austin_TX_78731_M79406-81998#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="13" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Realtor.com</a>)

1. The Cantilevered Pool(02 of14)

Austin, TexasListed on Realtor.com for: $2,950,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3402-Mount-Bonnell-Rd_Austin_TX_78731_M79406-81998#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3402-Mount-Bonnell-Rd_Austin_TX_78731_M79406-81998#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="13">Realtor.com</a>)

2. The Bauhaus Bedroom See-Through Pool(03 of14)

Atlanta, GeorgiaListed on Realtor.com for: $1,950,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/543-Elmwood-Dr-Ne_Atlanta_GA_30306_M57157-42078#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/543-Elmwood-Dr-Ne_Atlanta_GA_30306_M57157-42078#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Realtor.com</a>)

2. The Bauhaus Bedroom See-Through Pool(04 of14)

Atlanta, GeorgiaListed on Realtor.com for: $1,950,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/543-Elmwood-Dr-Ne_Atlanta_GA_30306_M57157-42078#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/543-Elmwood-Dr-Ne_Atlanta_GA_30306_M57157-42078#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="10" data-vars-position-in-unit="11">Realtor.com</a>)

3. The Temple Pool(05 of14)

Las Vegas, NevadaListed on Realtor.com for: $22,500,00 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8801-Palm-Greens-Ct_Las-Vegas_NV_89134_M16935-43653#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8801-Palm-Greens-Ct_Las-Vegas_NV_89134_M16935-43653#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Realtor.com</a>)

3. The Temple Pool(06 of14)

Las Vegas, NevadaListed on Realtor.com for: $22,500,00 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8801-Palm-Greens-Ct_Las-Vegas_NV_89134_M16935-43653#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8801-Palm-Greens-Ct_Las-Vegas_NV_89134_M16935-43653#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="8" data-vars-position-in-unit="9">Realtor.com</a>)

4. The Ring of Fire Pool (Now With Real Fire!)(07 of14)

La Habra Heights, CaliforniaListed on Realtor.com for: $6,995,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1782-Chota-Rd_La-Habra-Heights_CA_90631_M11092-71422#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1782-Chota-Rd_La-Habra-Heights_CA_90631_M11092-71422#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Realtor.com</a>)

4. The Ring of Fire Pool (Now With Real Fire!)(08 of14)

La Habra Heights, CaliforniaListed on Realtor.com for: $6,995,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1782-Chota-Rd_La-Habra-Heights_CA_90631_M11092-71422#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1782-Chota-Rd_La-Habra-Heights_CA_90631_M11092-71422#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="6" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Realtor.com</a>)

5. The 'Big Cat' Pool(09 of14)

North Fort Myers, FloridaListed on Realtor.com for $780,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6601-Nalle-Grade-Rd_North-Fort-Myers_FL_33917_M56016-93651#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6601-Nalle-Grade-Rd_North-Fort-Myers_FL_33917_M56016-93651#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="6">Realtor.com</a>)

5. The 'Big Cat' Pool(10 of14)

North Fort Myers, FloridaListed on Realtor.com for $780,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6601-Nalle-Grade-Rd_North-Fort-Myers_FL_33917_M56016-93651#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6601-Nalle-Grade-Rd_North-Fort-Myers_FL_33917_M56016-93651#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="5">Realtor.com</a>)

6. The Double Decker Pool(11 of14)

Dallas, TexasListed on Realtor.com for: $6,950,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3619-Crescent-Ave_Dallas_TX_75205_M77400-44640#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3619-Crescent-Ave_Dallas_TX_75205_M77400-44640#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Realtor.com</a>)

6. The Double Decker Pool(12 of14)

Dallas, TexasListed on Realtor.com for: $6,950,000 (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3619-Crescent-Ave_Dallas_TX_75205_M77400-44640#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3619-Crescent-Ave_Dallas_TX_75205_M77400-44640#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="2" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Realtor.com</a>)

7. The Pool House(13 of14)

SOLD (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/295-E-Cactus-Ave_Las-Vegas_NV_89183_M28667-63353?#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/295-E-Cactus-Ave_Las-Vegas_NV_89183_M28667-63353?#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="2">Realtor.com</a>)

7. The Pool House(14 of14)

SOLD (credit:<a href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/295-E-Cactus-Ave_Las-Vegas_NV_89183_M28667-63353?#axzz2QA07C3It" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Realtor.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5b9e3ba5e4b03a1dcc93ac36" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/295-E-Cactus-Ave_Las-Vegas_NV_89183_M28667-63353?#axzz2QA07C3It" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="1">Realtor.com</a>)

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