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Napoleon's hair sent to UK museum

Seeded on Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:59 PM EST
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LONDON - A lock of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair, contained in a gold mourning ring and bought for $68,000, is making its way back to a former owner's London home: Sir John Soane's Museum.

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cuzzenbud

Why would anyone want to pay $68,000 for a lock of hair?

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Reply#1 - Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:18 PM EST
Par4TheCourse

A duster ?

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#1.1 - Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:39 PM EST
beaumrtn-619640

More money than they know what to do with, Seems ridiculous they even got a grant to help pay for it.

Humm How much would some one be willing to pay me for a lock of my hair? Any takers? LOL

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#1.2 - Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:19 PM EST
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