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$1.5 Million Worth of Tech History Goes to Auction
Bonhams New York is auctioning off an Apple-1, a Nazi Enigma machine, and a letter from Darwin stating he doesn’t believe in God.
A Man Found a Chunk of Whale Vomit Worth $10,000
The vomit contained ambergris, a substance produced inside whales' stomachs, which can be used to create the musky smell in perfume.
Now You Can Own the CIA's Bizarre Osama bin Laden Doll and Board Game
The ultra-rare prototype toys, commissioned by the CIA in 2005 but never mass-produced, were designed by the man who created the original GI Joe.
The Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold at Auction: Picasso's 'Women of Algiers'
$179.4 million, for the love of God.
Alan Turing’s Unseen Notebook Is Going to Auction
The rare manuscript contains notes on mathematical notation that hint towards the computer scientist’s interest in universal languages.
Here's What Happens to the Luggage You Lose at the Airport
If your bag goes missing while you're traveling, it will probably get returned to you within a few weeks—or it may wind up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama.
This Burt Reynolds Auction Is Super Depressing
Smokey and the Bandit star Burt Reynolds is auctioning off his stuff to help pay some old bills. So far, the items aren't fetching much interest.
I Held a $110K Piece of the Moon, and, Well, ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
If you’re in the market for a $110,000 piece of the Moon, it’s your lucky day.
How Much Will People Bid For This Big Ol' Piece of Prehistoric Shit?
How do you price this shit? Just look at whatever the fossilized shit market will bear.
You Can Now Bid on Gun Ammo In A Penny Auction
Whether it's for rifles or handguns, penny auction site Ammo Dealz has all your ammo needs covered.
Christie's Auction House Is Turning Into a Secondhand Apple Store
A functional Apple I is a lot more expensive than a Macbook Air. Plus, some guy named 'Woz' wrote all over this one.