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On December 12, 1980, American oil tycoon Armand Hammer pays $5,126,000 at auction for a notebook containing writings by the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci.
The manuscript, written around 1508, was one of some 30 similar books da Vinci produced during his lifetime on a variety of subjects. It contained 72 loose pages featuring some 300 notes and detailed drawings, all relating to the common theme of water and how it moved.
The manuscript, written around 1508, was one of some 30 similar books da Vinci produced during his lifetime on a variety of subjects. It contained 72 loose pages featuring some 300 notes and detailed drawings, all relating to the common theme of water and how it moved.
Da Vinci notebook sells for over $5M
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It is hard to imagine havng an intellect like Da Vinci. My accomplishments I am proud of is going into a room and remembering why I went there!
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
I love it when i make a return trip to a room and again forget why I went there.
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SSG Jeffrey Leake
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter, I was trying to trying say I resemble that remark. Apparently, my phone has a mind of its own. At least that's what I am going with. Lol
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