2005-01-13

sbisson: (Default)
2005-01-13 03:05 pm

Second-hand gingham dress - only £35,000

Judy Garland's dress from the Wizard of Oz is for sale.
According to Jon Baddley, the head of the collectors department, "This dress represents the quintessential magic of childhood in the most beloved film of the 20th century. It has become a cherished memory for millions of fans worldwide and was worn by one of the most talented and respected stars in Hollywood. Film costumes rarely get better than this."
Rush down to Bonhams on Wednesday March 16th for the sale of the last century...

Or better still, go read Geoff Ryman's Was (which has just been reprinted today!)
sbisson: (Mars Country Code)
2005-01-13 07:16 pm

A little rock on Mars

Opportunity appears to have found what may turn out to be a meteorite. At least it appears to be metal...



It's also found its heat shield...