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Which historical figure commissioned the sabre up for auction in May 2025?

Artem Arnautov

19 May 2025 — 1 min read

Giquello Auction House confirmed that a sabre commissioned by Napoleon in 1802 will go under the hammer on 22 May 2025 with a €1 million high estimate. Still in Marshal Grouchy’s family, the weapon bears the emperor’s gilt ‘N’ and battle nicks thought to date from Austerlitz. Micro‑XRF scans have revealed trace blood proteins that experts hope to DNA‑test for equine origins, supporting cavalry use. French museums lament tight budgets but lobby for state pre‑emption rights; export restrictions will kick in if bidding tops €800 000. Collectors predict keen Chinese interest after a recent hat sale tripled estimates. For now, selfie queues wrap around the vitrine on rue Drouot.

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What was the key reason behind the failure of Google Glass?

Who is leading the talks to acquire OnlyFans for $8B?

Who is OpenAI partnering with to build a new AI device?

What is the main argument of the new theory suggesting we live in a simulation?