This Family Heirloom Was Said To Be Worthless, Until They Got A Second Opinion

Passed Down For Generations

John needed to know the history of the piece. The woman told him that the brooch had belonged to her grandmother, who then gave it to the woman’s father, who then gave it to her. It was meant to be “something blue” on her wedding day. She has kept it ever since…

The More You Know

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A full jumbo jet tank has enough fuel to drive a car around the world four times.
Agatha Christie said she came up with many of her book plots while sitting in her bathtub while eating apples.
Armadillos swallow air to become buoyant when they swim.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.