The Louvre Heist: the Impossible Task of Selling the Crown Jewels
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The WSJ video explores the infamous 1971 Louvre heist where thieves stole the French Crown Jewels, and the challenges of selling such high-profile stolen goods, with HN users showing interest in the historical aspect.
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