What could you get for $31700? A car? A house? A few cars? Or maybe a deceased Beatles tooth? One dentist in Red Deer, Alberta chose to spend his money on the last option.
Dentist Michael Zuk placed the winning bid for John Lennon’s molar on Saturday through a telephone auction. “Most people would say I was crazy, but I think it’s fantastic” the dentist told the news. John Lennon wouldn’t call him crazy, he’d call him a dreamer, but he’s not the only one.
Reports say that Lennon gave the tooth to his housekeeper sometime in the ‘60’s. The housekeeper gave the tooth to her daughter who kept it until she put it up for auction.
While it seems strange, Zuk wants to use the tooth as a message for good dental hygiene. “At the time he could have had some acid reflux problems, he may have neglected himself…,” Zuk said. “It just goes to show it’s important to have regular routine dental care.”