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Californian Seeks Buy of Rome Colosseum
Thomas Merrick, a 57 year old California self made millionaire, bids one million dollars for the Colosseum. He plans to refurbish it and charge tourists, sharing proceeds with Rome’s debt plagued city administration. Merrick notes past bids for Alcatraz and Squaw Valley and jokes about the Tower of Pisa if refused.
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Laguna Beach
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Thomas Merrick
Rome
Colosseum
Merrick
Tommy Jr
Alcatraz Island
Nixon
San Clemente
Squaw Valley
Pisa
Sea
San Francisco