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Who doesn`t want to drive a Monster Truck? Allen Haff and Ton Jones did not find such a vehicle in their storage auction units during these three episodes of
Auction Hunters Pawn Shop Edition. They did however, find a set of Monster Truck tires. One thing led to another... Allen drove a Monster Truck. Too cool! Other unique items found were an off-road motorcycle, a pair of net guns, and vintage basketballs.
Read or take notes on these interesting `Factoids` from
Auction Hunters.
Season 4, Episode 20: "Allen’s Big Crush."
(Monster Truck - Photo: SpikeTV)
• Cutting one monster truck tire takes approximately 50 hours.
• Alfred Hitchcock used the Theremin in the soundtrack for his film Spellbound in 1945.
• Led Zeppelin guitarist, Jimmy Page was known to use a Theremin during concerts.
• The average monster truck team will go through eight tires in one year.
• Regulation monster truck tires must be 66 inches high and 43 inches wide.
Season 4, Episode 21: "Nothing But Net."
(Net Gun - Photo: SpikeTV)
• The ATF classifies the net gun as a "tool" not as a "firearm".
• Rokon Trailbreakers were used by U.S. Special Forces during Desert Storm.
• The Israeli Defense Force used Rokons mounted with anti-tank missiles.
• Rokon wheels hold 4.5 gallons each and allow the vehicle to float when empty.
• The net gun was originally a helicopter mounted wildlife capture device.
• Police officers in China use net guns for riot control.
Season 4, Episode 22: "Hall of Fame Game."
(Vintage Basketballs - Photo: SpikeTV)
• This 3 pound bar of silver is currently valued at over $1,000.
• The world record flight for an arrow fired from a compound bow is 1200m, nearly 3/4 of a mile.
• Ouija boards spiked in popularity after WWI as many attempted to speak with lost loved ones.
• Before 1929, basketball was often played using a soccer ball.
• Rick Barry is the only player ever to lead the NCAA, NBA and ABA in scoring.
• The longest continuous basketball dribble is 55 hours, 26 minutes, set in 2007.
• Rich Barry`s career free throw percentage was over 90%.
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Auction Hunters` Factoids XXV
Auction Hunters` Factoids XXIV
About the Author...
Chuck G. is a freelance blogger and celebrity interviewer based in Southern California. She`s a Geek who watches US Women`s National Soccer, ⤠Pizza & Beach Life. You may follow her on Twitter @chuckgwriter.
