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http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2774081.htmlBidding for a cornflake resembling the US state of Illinois has reached more than £100,000 on eBay.[continued]
The topography doesn't look right to me.
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http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2774081.htmlBidding for a cornflake resembling the US state of Illinois has reached more than £100,000 on eBay.[continued]
Art said:And not a lot of people know this but the word gullible is not in the dictionary.
tribdog said:I'm way more impressed by the one next to it. Is it just me or does it look just like a dime?
jimmysnyder said:Is the US worth more now that we have found a State that looks like a cornflake?
Cyrus said:I'll take a box of them.
"The £100,000 cornflake" is a cornflake that was sold on eBay for £100,000 in 2008. It gained attention for its high selling price and unusual listing title.
The seller claimed that the cornflake resembled the state of Illinois and had been found in a packet of Kellogg's Corn Flakes. They also stated that it had "divine" qualities which made it a rare and valuable item for collectors.
The true value of the cornflake is subjective and debatable. While the buyer was willing to pay £100,000 for it, others may not see the same value. There is no objective measure of the cornflake's worth.
After changing hands several times on eBay, the cornflake was eventually purchased by a collector in the United States. It is now a part of their collection of unusual items.
Yes, there have been several other instances where food items have been sold for high prices due to their perceived rarity or uniqueness. Some examples include a grilled cheese sandwich with the image of the Virgin Mary and a potato chip shaped like the state of Missouri.