John Lennon Tooth Sells At Auction

A molar member of The Beatles is now a Canadian dentist's prized auction win. The BBC says Michael Zuk paid more than 31-thousand-dollars for the badly decayed tooth that was once a member of the late John Lennon's bite set.  The tooth was given up for auction by the children of the singer's housekeeper, Dot Jarlett.  Lennon reportedly gave the tooth to Jarlett after a visit to the dentist in the late 1960s, suggesting she pass it on to her daughter as a souvenir.  Omega Auctions conducted the sale in Stockport, England on Saturday.

Zuk, who has written a book on celebrity teeth, said once he heard the Lennon tooth was up for auction, he had to have it.  He tells the BBC he plans to keep the tooth on display at his practice and take it on tour to other practices and dental schools.  Zuk says, "some people will think it's gross, others will be fascinated by it."