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Calculated Shard: 55 (from laksa093)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa055.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.newsweek.com/license-plate-sold-millions-bidding-frenzy-1956311\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.newsweek.com/license-plate-sold-millions-bidding-frenzy-1956311\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/license-plate-sold-millions-bidding-frenzy-1956311","crawl_time":1775694916,"first_indexed_time":1727126516,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,newsweek!www,\/license-plate-sold-millions-bidding-frenzy-1956311 s443","src_root_hash":"10153935897910600055","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The License Plate That Sold for Millions After Bidding ‘Frenzy’ - Newsweek","meta_descriptions":["\"The hotly contested competition to be the one to land the iconic 8 did not disappoint,\" Tom Koutsantonis said."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"A license plate with an interesting history has smashed local records, being sold for millions of dollars at auction.\nKnown simply as license plate 8, the plate gets its name from being just the eighth-ever license plate issued in South Australia, back in 1906.\nIt now has a new home, after being sold by Slattery Auctions for a jaw-dropping AU$2.3million ($1.56 million).\nA spokesperson for the Government of South Australia said the plate sparked a two-week \"bidding frenzy\" before eventually being sold.\nWith bidding starting at AU$600,000, it was always going to go for a high price, but its eventual sale smashed the previous record from 2020, when the number 1 plate commemorating the Adelaide Grand Prix went for AU$593,000.\nLicense\nA South Australia license plate with an interesting history has sold for millions at auction. Pictured, stock image of United States license plates.\n|\nLiveslow\/Getty Images\/Getty Images\nThe plate comes with a fascinating history: South Australia was the first province in the country to bring in vehicle and registration licensing, as motor cars became more popular.\nIn 1906, the first license plates were issued, and were able to be transferred by registered owners to a new vehicle, meaning generations of family members could keep the historic plates.\nWhile anyone can purchase the rights to a numeric plate, they can only be affixed to a vehicle registered in South Australia.\nTom Koutsantonis, minister for infrastructure and transport in the South Australia government, said they knew there would be \"significant interest in our iconic plate 8\".\n\"And the hotly contested competition to be the one to land the iconic 8 did not\ndisappoint.\"\nLicense 8\nThe license plate was among the first to be issued in South Australia in 1906. It shattered local auction records.\n|\nGovernment of South Australia\/Supplied\nIt is the first single-digit number plate to be sold by the South Australia government since 1985, when plates 3, 6, and 9 were sold.\nAt the time, the plates were sold for AU$11,000, AU$6,500 and AU$7,000, respectively.\nPlate number 8 was sold by Slattery Auctions of South Australia, with Koutsantonis thanking the third-party auctioneer \"for their fantastic work running this process to ensure a fair and exciting auction\".\nHe congratulated the new owners of 8 for now having \"incredibly rare and exclusive pieces of South Australian automotive history in their hands.\"\nRare or unique items can sometimes go for incredible prices at public auctions: in August, an auction full of Steve Jobs and\nApple\nmemorabilia made\nclose to $1 million\n.\nAnd earlier that same month, more than 15 cars\nsold for over $3 million\neach at the annual Monterey Car Week gathering in California.\nDo you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? 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Pictured, stock image of United States license plates.  \\| Liveslow\/Getty Images\/Getty Images\n\nBy Rachael O'Connor\n\nLife and Trends Reporter\n\n0\n\nShare\n\n[Newsweek is a Trust Project member](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/editorial-guidelines)\n\nPrefer Newsweek on Google\n\nto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.\n***\n\nA license plate with an interesting history has smashed local records, being sold for millions of dollars at auction.\n\nKnown simply as license plate 8, the plate gets its name from being just the eighth-ever license plate issued in South Australia, back in 1906.\n\nIt now has a new home, after being sold by Slattery Auctions for a jaw-dropping AU\\$2.3million (\\$1.56 million).\n\nA spokesperson for the Government of South Australia said the plate sparked a two-week \"bidding frenzy\" before eventually being sold.\n\nWith bidding starting at AU\\$600,000, it was always going to go for a high price, but its eventual sale smashed the previous record from 2020, when the number 1 plate commemorating the Adelaide Grand Prix went for AU\\$593,000.\n\nA South Australia license plate with an interesting history has sold for millions at auction. Pictured, stock image of United States license plates. \\| Liveslow\/Getty Images\/Getty Images\n\nThe plate comes with a fascinating history: South Australia was the first province in the country to bring in vehicle and registration licensing, as motor cars became more popular.\n\nIn 1906, the first license plates were issued, and were able to be transferred by registered owners to a new vehicle, meaning generations of family members could keep the historic plates.\n\nRead More\n\n#### On the Internet\n\n[Woman Reveals Favorite Thing About NYC Apartment—No One Expects This](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/woman-reveals-favorite-thing-nyc-apartment-11799999)\n\n[Woman Loses Gold Pendant, Can’t Believe What Happens 10 Years Later](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/woman-loses-gold-pendant-cant-believe-what-happens-11799333)\n\n[New Mailman Leaves Note for Resident, Shock Over What It Says: ‘Bad Mood’](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/new-mailman-leaves-note-for-resident-shock-over-what-it-says-11799083)\n\n[More Related Stories](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/on-the-internet)\n\nWhile anyone can purchase the rights to a numeric plate, they can only be affixed to a vehicle registered in South Australia.\n\nTom Koutsantonis, minister for infrastructure and transport in the South Australia government, said they knew there would be \"significant interest in our iconic plate 8\".\n\n\"And the hotly contested competition to be the one to land the iconic 8 did not  \ndisappoint.\"\n\nThe license plate was among the first to be issued in South Australia in 1906. It shattered local auction records. \\| Government of South Australia\/Supplied\n\nIt is the first single-digit number plate to be sold by the South Australia government since 1985, when plates 3, 6, and 9 were sold.\n\nAt the time, the plates were sold for AU\\$11,000, AU\\$6,500 and AU\\$7,000, respectively.\n\nPlate number 8 was sold by Slattery Auctions of South Australia, with Koutsantonis thanking the third-party auctioneer \"for their fantastic work running this process to ensure a fair and exciting auction\".\n\nHe congratulated the new owners of 8 for now having \"incredibly rare and exclusive pieces of South Australian automotive history in their hands.\"\n\nRare or unique items can sometimes go for incredible prices at public auctions: in August, an auction full of Steve Jobs and [Apple](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/apple) memorabilia made [close to \\$1 million](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/apple-themed-auction-makes-almost-million-dollars-1944904).\n\nAnd earlier that same month, more than 15 cars [sold for over \\$3 million](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/15-cars-were-auctioned-off-more-3-million-each-this-weekend-1940776) each at the annual Monterey Car Week gathering in California.\n\n**Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? 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Boilerpipe Text	A license plate with an interesting history has smashed local records, being sold for millions of dollars at auction. Known simply as license plate 8, the plate gets its name from being just the eighth-ever license plate issued in South Australia, back in 1906. It now has a new home, after being sold by Slattery Auctions for a jaw-dropping AU$2.3million ($1.56 million). A spokesperson for the Government of South Australia said the plate sparked a two-week "bidding frenzy" before eventually being sold. With bidding starting at AU$600,000, it was always going to go for a high price, but its eventual sale smashed the previous record from 2020, when the number 1 plate commemorating the Adelaide Grand Prix went for AU$593,000. License A South Australia license plate with an interesting history has sold for millions at auction. Pictured, stock image of United States license plates. \| Liveslow/Getty Images/Getty Images The plate comes with a fascinating history: South Australia was the first province in the country to bring in vehicle and registration licensing, as motor cars became more popular. In 1906, the first license plates were issued, and were able to be transferred by registered owners to a new vehicle, meaning generations of family members could keep the historic plates. While anyone can purchase the rights to a numeric plate, they can only be affixed to a vehicle registered in South Australia. Tom Koutsantonis, minister for infrastructure and transport in the South Australia government, said they knew there would be "significant interest in our iconic plate 8". "And the hotly contested competition to be the one to land the iconic 8 did not disappoint." License 8 The license plate was among the first to be issued in South Australia in 1906. It shattered local auction records. \| Government of South Australia/Supplied It is the first single-digit number plate to be sold by the South Australia government since 1985, when plates 3, 6, and 9 were sold. At the time, the plates were sold for AU$11,000, AU$6,500 and AU$7,000, respectively. Plate number 8 was sold by Slattery Auctions of South Australia, with Koutsantonis thanking the third-party auctioneer "for their fantastic work running this process to ensure a fair and exciting auction". He congratulated the new owners of 8 for now having "incredibly rare and exclusive pieces of South Australian automotive history in their hands." Rare or unique items can sometimes go for incredible prices at public auctions: in August, an auction full of Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia made close to $1 million . And earlier that same month, more than 15 cars sold for over $3 million each at the annual Monterey Car Week gathering in California. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
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Pictured, stock image of United States license plates. \\| Liveslow/Getty Images/Getty Images By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter 0 Share [Newsweek is a Trust Project member](https://www.newsweek.com/editorial-guidelines) Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. * A license plate with an interesting history has smashed local records, being sold for millions of dollars at auction. Known simply as license plate 8, the plate gets its name from being just the eighth-ever license plate issued in South Australia, back in 1906. It now has a new home, after being sold by Slattery Auctions for a jaw-dropping AU\$2.3million (\$1.56 million). A spokesperson for the Government of South Australia said the plate sparked a two-week "bidding frenzy" before eventually being sold. With bidding starting at AU\$600,000, it was always going to go for a high price, but its eventual sale smashed the previous record from 2020, when the number 1 plate commemorating the Adelaide Grand Prix went for AU\$593,000. A South Australia license plate with an interesting history has sold for millions at auction. Pictured, stock image of United States license plates. \\| Liveslow/Getty Images/Getty Images The plate comes with a fascinating history: South Australia was the first province in the country to bring in vehicle and registration licensing, as motor cars became more popular. In 1906, the first license plates were issued, and were able to be transferred by registered owners to a new vehicle, meaning generations of family members could keep the historic plates. 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Readable Markdown	A license plate with an interesting history has smashed local records, being sold for millions of dollars at auction. Known simply as license plate 8, the plate gets its name from being just the eighth-ever license plate issued in South Australia, back in 1906. It now has a new home, after being sold by Slattery Auctions for a jaw-dropping AU\$2.3million (\$1.56 million). A spokesperson for the Government of South Australia said the plate sparked a two-week "bidding frenzy" before eventually being sold. With bidding starting at AU\$600,000, it was always going to go for a high price, but its eventual sale smashed the previous record from 2020, when the number 1 plate commemorating the Adelaide Grand Prix went for AU\$593,000. A South Australia license plate with an interesting history has sold for millions at auction. Pictured, stock image of United States license plates. \\| Liveslow/Getty Images/Getty Images The plate comes with a fascinating history: South Australia was the first province in the country to bring in vehicle and registration licensing, as motor cars became more popular. In 1906, the first license plates were issued, and were able to be transferred by registered owners to a new vehicle, meaning generations of family members could keep the historic plates. While anyone can purchase the rights to a numeric plate, they can only be affixed to a vehicle registered in South Australia. Tom Koutsantonis, minister for infrastructure and transport in the South Australia government, said they knew there would be "significant interest in our iconic plate 8". "And the hotly contested competition to be the one to land the iconic 8 did not disappoint." The license plate was among the first to be issued in South Australia in 1906. It shattered local auction records. \\| Government of South Australia/Supplied It is the first single-digit number plate to be sold by the South Australia government since 1985, when plates 3, 6, and 9 were sold. At the time, the plates were sold for AU\$11,000, AU\$6,500 and AU\$7,000, respectively. Plate number 8 was sold by Slattery Auctions of South Australia, with Koutsantonis thanking the third-party auctioneer "for their fantastic work running this process to ensure a fair and exciting auction". He congratulated the new owners of 8 for now having "incredibly rare and exclusive pieces of South Australian automotive history in their hands." Rare or unique items can sometimes go for incredible prices at public auctions: in August, an auction full of Steve Jobs and [Apple](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/apple) memorabilia made [close to \$1 million](https://www.newsweek.com/apple-themed-auction-makes-almost-million-dollars-1944904). And earlier that same month, more than 15 cars [sold for over \$3 million](https://www.newsweek.com/15-cars-were-auctioned-off-more-3-million-each-this-weekend-1940776) each at the annual Monterey Car Week gathering in California. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to [life@newsweek.com](mailto:life@newsweek.com) with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
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