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Divers find combined gold toothpick, earwax spoon

Science – Experts found a tiny gold combined toothpick and earwax spoon, believed to be more than 385 years old, during the search for a shipwrecked Spanish galleon off the Florida Keys.

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"The late 16th or early 17th century grooming tool, which weighs only about an ounce, was located Sunday by Blue Water Ventures diver Chris Rackley as he searched the area about 22 feet below the surface and 40 miles west of Key West. He says its value could exceed $100,000."

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""$100,000"" WOW!!!

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A combination toothpick/ear wax spoon ... DISGUSTING! But it is all shiny and pretty.

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WOW, is right! I am an antique buff, this would be a dream come true to find something like these grooming tools.

For me, it would be the find, more so than the money!...:]

Interesting, thanks STONERS, nice find!

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Argh!!! Me hearties!!! Thar be treasure about!

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Thanks for the wonderful image BB. LOL.

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