Darwin's lost microscope: the auction of a history-making 'box of brass'

 

The first microscope used by Charles Darwin was up for auction at Christie's this week, and this video tells the story of its discovery and importance. This intricate and rather beautiful 'box of brass’ contains the microscope used by Darwin at university in Edinburgh and Cambridge as he studied botany, fine-tuning his microscopy skills prior to and during his Beagle voyage. The auctioneer describes the microscope as one of the most exciting lots they've handled, with collectors queuing up to get their bids in

America Up for Sale on Japanese Auction Site! Bid Now

So, your on the market for a bigger place, one with a large living space and plenty of outdoor recreation.   This property includes: An army, air force, navy, intercontinental ballistic missiles, the worlds financial markets and some very good cheese burgers. 

It can be all yours if you are the highest bidder.  

GOOD LUCK   

Item description:

“I discovered the land deed for the United States of America, so I decided to auction it off. Please note that Alaska is not included.

The title deed reads: ‘The person in possession of this deed is the lawful owner of the United States of America, and with it up to 12 nautical miles of territorial waters. Singed, Franklin D. Roosevelt.’”