QUIZ: Silly Sales
There have been some ridiculous sales in history, but how much do you know about them? Take this quiz to find out!
What are the silliest sales in history?
We've all bought something a bit ... odd, before. But how much do you think the weirdest things have sold for? Be it John Lennon's toilet, Queen Victoria's underwear or even the entire state of Alaska (we're being serious!), everything has a price and we need you to guess the correct one!
If you think you know:
How much was Alaska sold to America for? It was sold to America from Russia and was left pretty abandoned by America until they discovered gold deposits all over it! Isn’t it bizarre that, for the right price, you can just buy an entire state? 🇺🇸
How much was a taped-up banana sold for? The banana was bought for about 20p the day before it was sold and the person who bought it said that "in the coming days, I will personally eat the banana" so at least it didn't go to waste! 🍌
How much were a pair of Queen Victoria's pants sold for? A lot of Queen Victoria's clothes were given to other family members after her death, not this piece though! Anyone for an ultra-pricey pair of pants? Going once, going twice! 🩲
How much did an advert tattooed on someone's forehead cost? Website designer Andrew Fischer told companies that he would tattoo the logo of the highest bidder on his forehead, and ended up following through with it. We guess he just has a head for business ... 😉
How much did famous musician John Lennon's loo sell for? The (admittedly beautiful) toilet sold way above the auction guide price it was put up for. It was sold by a builder who used it as a plant pot, but we wonder how it's being used now ... 💩
Let us know how you did in the comments below. Which do you think was the silliest sale?
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