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    Created in the 18th century and given as a gift to a great ruler, it was reclaimed by compatriots of the original owner and moved during World War II. Then it disappeared. What is this still-missing work of art that was once called "the eighth wonder of the world"?

    Question #58180. Asked by lanfranco. (Jul 05 05 7:22 PM)


    peasypod

    		Wouldn't be the Amber Room perhaps?

    Jul 05 05, 7:43 PM
    peasypod

    		Seems to fit the description...
    http://www.soccerphile.com/soccerphile/wc2006/culture/amber-room.html

    Jul 05 05, 7:47 PM
    lanfranco

    		Yay, peasy!

    Any idea where it is?

    Jul 05 05, 7:48 PM
    peasypod

    		I'm having it secretly imported to put amongst my extensive renovations taking place in my restaurant....A private room for VIP's...

    Jul 05 05, 7:59 PM
    lanfranco

    		Hope it looks like this. (Thought I'd provide an illustration.)


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Room

    Jul 05 05, 8:19 PM
    peasypod

    		Oh yes. I found some loose change behind the back of one of the fridges and thought 'What the heck...'

    Jul 05 05, 8:32 PM

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