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124-year-old Chocolate Bar About to be Auctioned Off For $1,000

The bar was sampled but is mostly still in its Queen Victoria tin, according to auctioneers. Baldwin's / SWNS
The bar was sampled but is mostly still in its Queen Victoria tin, according to auctioneers. Baldwin's / SWNS
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124-year-old Chocolate Bar About to be Auctioned Off For $1,000

The bar was sampled but is mostly still in its Queen Victoria tin, according to auctioneers. Baldwin's / SWNS
The bar was sampled but is mostly still in its Queen Victoria tin, according to auctioneers. Baldwin's / SWNS

A British chocolate bar sent as a gift from a soldier to his wife 124 years ago is about to be sold off at auction for upward of $1,000, the NY Post reported.

The gift was accompanied by a note that read: “Marth, I hope you will get this alright your affectionate Husband Charlie – You can do as you like with it.”

The bar will be sold along with Charles’ note, a box featuring Queen Victoria and two medals from Platts’ time in the military — the Queen’s South Africa Medal and an India General Service Medal.

“Some of the chocolate, it seems, Marth did enjoy, however most remains in this special tin,” an auctioneer at Baldwin’s, which is handling the sale, noted.

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Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University Ranks 11th in Arab World in QS Arab Rankings for 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University Ranks 11th in Arab World in QS Arab Rankings for 2025

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University Ranks 11th in Arab World in QS Arab Rankings for 2025

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University secured a prestigious position in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2025, placing 11th among 246 universities from across the Arab world and 4th among 34 Saudi universities.

The achievement underscores the university's dedication to excellence in higher education, research, and international collaboration.

King Khalid University Acting President Dr. Saad bin Mohammed bin Dajam expressed pride in the university's progress, emphasizing its role in contributing to the sustainable development of the Aseer region.

The achievements are due to the university's 2030 strategy, which is closely tied to the Aseer Region Development Strategy and the broader goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, he stressed, according to the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The university, he said, focuses on advancing its academic and research sectors to serve the community and build strong international partnerships.

Vice-Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Dr. Hamed bin Majdou Al-Qarni highlighted the significant strides the university made in scientific research, and global cooperation, reaffirming the university's commitment to improving its international standing by fostering innovative research, expanding its network of international collaborations, and offering high-quality academic programs.