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Kelly Clarkson went to the UK to bid on items owned by Jane Austen and managed to score a first edition of Persuasion as well as a ring that once belonged to the famous author. However, it turns out that the ring is classified as a national treasure, which means Kelly isn't allowed to take it outside of the country. That's odd, because Kelly Clarkson is a national treasure but America at least let her go on tour. [Monsters & Critics]