Extra terrestrial rock sells for £18,000


	Extra terrestrial rock sells for £18,000

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8-11-2008 12:54 PM

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The meteorite, which weighs in at 28 pounds, has sold for $36,000 (£18,287) in Los Angeles.
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The rock was found in Arizona in 2004 and is believed to be the largest ever found in that area.
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The L.A based company who sells 'guaranteed-authentic original historical' artefacts, will no doubt be over the moon about this sale, that's one expensive paper weight!
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