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Moon Rock Heists, Part One: Lunatic Heists and Space Law

Ridiculous History

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The Enigma of Moon Rocks

This chapter explores the intriguing fate of moon rocks given as gifts to dignitaries, many of which have gone missing or untracked. It highlights the efforts of Joseph Guntheis and the Moon Rock Project to recover these valuable artifacts, while recounting amusing and chaotic stories of thefts and recoveries. The discussion also touches on the cultural significance of these lunar samples, drawing parallels with lost modern treasures like Bitcoin.

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