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# piece of history

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2023
Bomb disposal experts destroy historical grenade found near Soloheadbeg monument in Tipperary
A local historian who observed the removal operation had hoped that the grenade could be “preserved for a museum”, but it was ultimately destroyed.
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Sep 22nd 2023, 6:20 PM
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Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' boots and Jordan's backboard among $430,000 worth of US sports merchandise up for auction
But Mickey Mantle baseball cards are still the hottest property stateside.
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Jul 21st 2015, 4:20 PM
Letters from Jackie O to Irish priest go under the hammer
The letters, which will be sold in June, contain details of her engagement to John F Kennedy and his assassination.
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May 13th 2014, 9:20 AM
Jesse Owens' 1936 Berlin Olympics gold fetches a cool €1.1 million
The American gained worldwide fame for his sporting efforts and his victory over Germany’s best athletes.
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Dec 8th 2013, 10:02 PM