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lady gaga purchases Michael Jackson clothes at auction

12/5/2012

By: BBC Newsbeat
12/05/2010

Lady Gaga has bought 55 items at an auction of Michael Jackson costumes in Los Angeles.

She tweeted that the clothes would be "archived & expertly cared for in the spirit & love of Michael Jackson, his bravery, & fans worldwide".

The auction included a jacket worn during Jackson's Bad tour, that went for $240,000 (£148,000) and two crystal gloves.

The items were all made by designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush.

Lady Gaga also tweeted a picture of herself and her bidding paddle at the auction.

More than $5m (£3.1m) was raised by the sale, according to LA-based Julien's Auctions.

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MSTv Host/Producer: Jude Falcon

Alcohol in South Korea

All bars and local night establishments are filled to the brim with things you have seen in all other places like Jack Daniels and Jagermeister.

However you may spy a little green bottle with Korean writing on it and you may ask what is that? It's called Soju, my friends or 소주 for the Hangil inclined (Korean Language).

Soju is a spirit primarily made from rice, barley, potatoes or tapioca and has an average alcohol content of 20% ABV however there are some brands of Andong Soju that are upward of 45% ABV.

None the less, they will both get the job done. Soju has a taste very similar to vodka but it is slightly sweeter and easier to consume by itself.

Now we get to the matter of cost and availability; however rest assured the answer will be qiute positive. Soju is available all over South Korea from the local convenience store for 1,000 Won = roughly $1 or in a restaurant for 3,000 Won =$3. So these adult treats certainly won't set you back any considerable amount.

It alco mixes quite well with beer, cider, and energy drinks. Soju has been around since the 13th century and shows no signs of going anywhere anytime soon. So when you get the chance come on down to the Republic of South Korea and have a shot of deliciousness.

Jude Falcon

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