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Lady Liberty's nose is for sale

How would you like to own a baseball signed by six U.S. presidents, Frank Sinatra's cigarette lighter, Mickey Mantle's love letter to his future wife or part of Lady Liberty's nose?

Craigslist Closes Adult Services Ads

Craigslist Inc.'s move to take down its adult-services listings is permanent, the online classified site's lawyer said in prepared comments to be delivered to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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Ancient Roman helmet to be auctioned in Britain

The helmet is topped with a griffin. The face mask features arched eyebrows and an ancient gaze, framed by curls. And it's up for auction.

Potty Beatles fan pays £9,500 for Lennon's toilet

An overseas collector pays £9,500 for John Lennon's toilet at an auction in Liverpool.

Senh: Is that really something you want to keep around? I mean, c'mon. He poo-pooed on that thing.

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Churchill's false teeth sell for $23,000

A pair of false teeth worn by Winston Churchill have sold at auction for more than $23,000 -- on the same day that plans were announced to put the British wartime leader's archive papers online for the first time.

Senh: That's all it's worth. I thought it would be worth a bit more. It's kinda gross though. I wouldn't want to touch that thing.

Beatles' lyrics fetch $1.2m

John Lennon's handwritten lyrics to Beatles song A Day In The Life sell for $1.2m (£810,000) at auction, well above the price expected.

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How to protect yourself when selling online

Criminals are more adept at using the information on the Internet to commit crimes. “We don’t need to be scared or frightened, but we have to use common sense," says one expert.

Senh: Sound advice. If you're selling large items like a big screen TV, then only show it in the garage and don't let them in the house, not even to use the restroom. The point is not to let strangers into your house no matter what. Also, let them know that a lot of people will be there. If you take pictures of an item - for instance, a car - then make sure the license plate or your house number is not viewable in the picture. If you can, meet in a public place with a lot of people and security. The article mentions a bank is one of the most secure places you meet at because there's security and video cameras. Also, don't give out your phone number. If you call them, use caller ID block. Great article.