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 bunnicula
 
posted on February 26, 2004 05:12:45 PM new


http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=4444537&section=news

BERLIN (Reuters) - A German man who failed to settle a gambling debt called police after his dentures were seized as collateral, police said on Thursday.

"He called us saying he was afraid he might have to live off liquid food for the next few days," said a police spokesman in the western city of Dortmund.

Police persuaded a 51-year-old local man to hand over the dentures after the owner promised to settle a 150 euro ($186.6) debt.

"He gave us a great big smile at getting them back," police said.
 
 Helenjw
 
posted on February 26, 2004 05:21:26 PM new

Gives a new meaning to debenture.



 
 
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