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The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in 'Titanic' was auctioned off for $718k

The wooden door panel that saves Rose's life in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic was one of hundreds of iconic Hollywood props, and several from the movie, auctioned off in a five-day sale last week. (Heritage Auctions)

Some of the most iconic props in Hollywood history hit the auction block last week, from Indiana Jones' trusty whip to Forrest Gump's assorted chocolates to the infamous ax from The Shining.

But the top-selling item was a piece of debris, albeit one that's stirred imagination and debate for over a quarter century.

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