Dentist buys John Lennon's tooth

Also from the BBC here.

A Canadian dentist has bought one of John Lennon's teeth for £19,500 [$31,200] at an auction in Stockport.

Alberta-based Michael Zuk bid by phone to secure the molar given by the former Beatle to his house keeper Dot Jarlett, who worked for him in the 1960s.

The tooth was from a collection of rock memorabilia owned by Alan McGee, former boss of Oasis's label Creation Records.

Other items being sold included oil paintings from John Squire of the Stone Roses and gifts from politicians.

Mr Zuk, who has written a book on celebrities' teeth, said: "Once I heard it was up for sale I had to have it."

He plans to display the tooth in his surgery as well as take it on a tour of other dental surgeries and dental schools.

"Some people will think its [sic] gross, others will be fascinated by it," he added. . . .

"John Lennon came back from the dentist and gave it to his housekeeper and said to dispose of it 'or better still give it to your daughter as a souvenir'."

(Apparently dentists are not addressed as "Dr" in the UK.)

More at CNN here.