$45,000 FOR 3 PHOTOGRAPHS OF MARILYN MONROE NAKED - BUT SHOT WITH X-RAYS

REUTERS:

Three X-rays of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe's chest and pelvis taken during a hospital visit have sold for more than 10 times their pre-sale estimates, earning $45,000 (29,800 pounds).

Auction house Julien's said in a statement that the sale was part of an auction of Hollywood Legends memorabilia which took place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas over the weekend with the X-rays expected to go for $800 to $1,200 each.

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MAYBE THE BUYER THOUGHT THEY WERE X-RATED, NOT X-RAYS!?!??!