a type of coincidence
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I was given a very old typewriter by a professional forger who was living in a flat I owned and had fallen behind with his rent. He used the typewriter to write forged certificates of authentication from Hollywood studios in order to pass off dodgy "signed" photos of stars of the 1930's & 40's. Many years after I decided I might sell it as my wife complained it was cluttering the house. I searched for the serial number and when I found it (CB 13658). I found the model - built around 1935. I thought there was something familiar about the number and then realised it was my date of birth.
Date submitted:Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:13:26 +0000Coincidence ID:7044
