Historic site opens exhibit of weird antiques

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METAMORA, Ill. (AP) — A display of weird and creepy antiques is on display at the Metamora Courthouse Historic Site, just in time for Halloween.

The “Strange, Weird and Unusual Antiques” exhibit includes a metal instrument used to open veins for bloodletting. Another item is a tooth key, which was used to pull bad teeth.

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