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TIL that controversial artist Banksy pre-built a paper shredder into his ‘Girl with Balloon’ painting frame, then activating it years later at the moment it sold for 1.4 million dollars. The onlookers at the auction could only watch in horror as the piece was shredded before their eyes.

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