ODD SPOT

The Age

Wednesday November 18, 2009

High school librarian Georgette Bordine in Phoenix, Arizona, received two overdue books checked out 50 years ago, along with $US1000 to cover the fine, levied at two cents for every day since the loan expired in 1959. The tardy student wished to remain anonymous.

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