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Foreign Office's antique anaconda cost £10,000 to re-stuff
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20174582
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The Foreign Office has spent £10,000 on the "essential maintenance" of a stuffed anaconda called Albert.
The 20ft snake has been hanging in the library of what is now William Hague's department since the 19th Century.
But officials sent it for a scan after noticing it was in poor condition - and the sorry-looking snake was re-stuffed.
Foreign Office officials say they are obliged to maintain the department's assets - and Albert is seen as one such asset.
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Sigh!How can I take the government's cuts seriously?Really?Getting a stuffed snake re-stuffed is more important than saving money? 
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