Crazy Relics that People Found In Their Homes During Renovations

Coins for Days

Whoever hid these really wanted the finders to see all of the coins that they'd collected. They used an Alka-seltzer tin to hide them. They definitely stood the test of time hiding out in that tin! They weren't tarnished at all.

A Beautiful Ring and More Coins

It's crazy to think that someone left their own diamond ring behind... Unfortunately, the homeowner wasn't able to get answers behind the find. If anything, they wanted to return the ring to the owner or a living relative. After all, it's a very sentimental piece.

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The More You Know

  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
  • One in four Americans thinks that the Sun revolves around the Earth.
  • Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham as part of a bet.
  • The first time Reddit was mentioned in the New York Times, it was described as "foolish collectivism" that "grinds away the Web's edges and saps it of its humanity".
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.