Decades Old Safe Unearthed to Reveal A Haunting Family Secret

War Memorabilia

Perhaps the most fascinating to Todirel was his great-grandfather's medals from the First World War. Certain ornate medals, according to one WWI researcher, were gifted to soldiers from the British Commonwealth who had served in the war. Clearly, this medal was something of high honor and esteem...

Stamp Collection

For some, stamp collection isn't being smart about postage, it's a hobby to be proud of! Obviously, this former veteran was a big stamp collector. It's also most likely the most expensive thing from this bundle, considering several of them were decades old and some from countries that no longer exist. There were still more things to unpack...

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The More You Know

  • Ninety percent of the world’s population lives above the equator.
  • Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the world's freshwater.
  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
  • Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.