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Roman Parade Helmet
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
- Category: Found
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A hobbiest and his metal detector uncover a rare Roman Parade helmet in a farmers field, estimated value $300,000 pounds. It later sells for over $2 million pounds at Christie's.
The first day of retirement
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
- Category: Miscellany
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And, finally, the first day of retirement. A million scattered lists and notes, yesterday - outside, hot, warm and golden colors strewn upon the street, the staff have bid me adieu, I'll be back, there are large parties and I've committed to one next week, but really I'm done.
And on this, the first day of retirement, cold, big gobs of snow falling from the sky, the first day of my forgotten life coincidentally the first day of winter, a few last minute thoughts before I begin...
Stephen Fry - Kinetic Language
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
- Category: Link of the day
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Treasure filled Parisian apartment untouched for 70 years...
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- Written by: Rod Boyle
- Category: Found
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What are the chances that any apartment would go untouched for 70 years, let alone in Paris? Still, when finally you enter there just might be some treasures....
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