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Article created by: Inga Korolkovaite

Time flies, they say. Oh boy, it does. But it only becomes obvious when you come across something from the past. Quite often, it’s a high school pic of your 14-year-old goth self rocking that camera. That’s a friendly reminder of your cringy legacy full of hopes and dreams before reality hit.

Other times, we come by stuff that’s as old as history itself. And some specimens are weirder than others. Cocaine tablets and a syringe from a 100-year-old nursing kit? Found it. Uranium glassware that glows? Yep. An antique door that helps you find the keyhole in case you’re drunk? Got it. Please enjoy Bored Panda’s compilation of the most amusing objects brought to you from the past by a bunch of people-turned-time-travelers.

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I Found This Taped Up In The Toy Aisle Of Goodwill. Couldn't Tell What It Did But Thought I Could Detail It. Took A $3 Gamble And Then This Happened

Unexpected old space-themed star map projector made from a Death Star model, projecting constellations onto a wall.

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    These Intricate Old Keyholes

    Rusty old door lock with unusual keyhole shapes found among unexpected old things on a weathered wooden door.

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    Vintage Freddie Mercury Queen Plate, 1980s

    Hand holding an unexpected vintage decorative plate featuring a regal portrait of a man in military attire with a crown.

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    #4

    My Grandfather Had A Miniature Set Of All Of Shakespeare's Plays. It's 111 Years Old

    Hand holding a tiny old book in front of a wooden drawer filled with other unexpected old books.

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    #5

    A Nice Couple Found My Great Grandpa's Purple Heart In A Forclosed Home In A Box Labled "Trash" And Returned It To My Family

    Vintage Purple Heart medal and old military dog tag displayed in a yellow satin-lined case, an unexpected old thing found.

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    #6

    My Barbershop Still Uses Their Original Cash Register From 1904

    Antique ornate National cash register with detailed engravings and old-fashioned buttons, showcasing unexpected old things discovery.

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    #7

    The Filament Of This Antique Light Bulb Is Shaped Like Flowers

    Glowing vintage light bulb with an intricate flower design inside, an unexpected old thing discovery.

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    #8

    My Late Grandma Still Had Her TV Operating Guide From 1962

    Vintage Zenith television and record player with old user manuals and a General Electric warranty certificate.

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    #9

    After A Construction Company Caused A Local Reservoir Level To Sink 10 Feet, A 600-Year-Old Buddha Carving Was Found

    Ancient Buddha head carved into rock wall partially submerged in water, an unexpected old historical find by the river.

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    #10

    My Friend Was Splitting Logs And Found An Arrowhead

    Charred old wooden beam with rusted metal hook found unexpectedly outdoors on metal stairs.

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    #11

    Lovely Antique Aquarium

    Ornate old display case with glass top and intricate metal seahorse legs found among unexpected old things.

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    #12

    Found An Old Monopoly Set In The Walls Of My 1925 House

    Vintage Monopoly board game with old paper money, game pieces, and instruction sheet found among unexpected old things.

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    #13

    36 Vettes From An 80s Promtional. One From Each Production Year From 1953 To 1989 Found Sitting In A Nearly Abandoned New York City Storage Lot For About 25 Years

    Several dusty vintage cars stored in a dimly lit garage, showcasing unexpected old things discovered.

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    #14

    Have You Ever Wondered How Music Was Typed Before Computers? This Rare Vintage Typewriter From The 1950s Lets You Type Sheet Music

    Vintage circular typewriter with unique keys arranged around a ring, placed on sheet music showing unexpected old things discovery.

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    #15

    This Antique American Pledge Of Allegiance Does Not Reference God

    Vintage illustrated pledge of allegiance poster with American flag, eagle, and historical figures showcasing unexpected old things.

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    #16

    Roman Coin I Found In France While Metal Detecting. Emperor Constantine I. Minted In Trier (Treveri), Germany. Bronze. 306-337 A.D.

    Ancient old coin with a profile of a man held in a dirty hand, showing an unexpected old thing found outdoors.

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    #17

    This Old Sundial Has Muli-Oriented Panels That Show Time Of Countries All Around The World

    Rusty old sundial monument with multiple metal gnomons, surrounded by trees and a cloudy blue sky outdoors.

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    #18

    This Page From An Illustrated Captain's Log From 1777

    Handwritten old document showing a ship sketch and vintage maritime weather records, an unexpected old thing found.

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    #19

    Grandpa Still Uses A Decades Old Computer That Still Runs DOS, Typing And Printing And Storing Things On Floppies

    Elderly person using an old vintage computer setup with CRT monitor and beige keyboard, surrounded by books.

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    #20

    I Found This Cleaning Out Grandma's House

    Hand holding a vintage silver bar stamped 999 fine 100 troy ounces, an unexpected old collectible item indoors.

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    Worth over $3,600 today, according to Google.

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    #21

    This Antique Door From 1380 In Regensburg, Germany, Helps Finding The Keyhole After You Drank Too Much Wine

    Close-up of an unexpected old metal door with intricate keyhole and vintage rivets found in an ancient setting.

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    #22

    This Railway Ticket We Found In Our Barn. The Stamp On The Back Says Aug 18, 1890

    Old train ticket from Pittsburgh to Oakdale, a rare find showcasing unexpected old things from a past era.

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    #23

    My Grandma Has Original Moon Landing Printing Plates From The Time Magazine Cover

    Old metal plaque with engraved golden letters and symbols, an unexpected old thing found on a plain wall.

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    #24

    2000-Year-Old Green Serpentine Stone Mask Found At The Base Of The Pyramid Of The Sun, Teotihuacán, Mexico

    Ancient green stone mask partially buried in dark soil, an unexpected old thing discovered during excavation.

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    #25

    I Found This Old Lightbulb In My Grandparents’ House Finished In 1902 And It Still Works

    Close-up of a glowing vintage light bulb with intricate filaments in a dimly lit room by a window, showcasing unexpected old things.

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    #26

    An Old Cup That Keeps Your Moustache Dry

    Antique porcelain cup with a unique curved gold rim and floral design, showcasing an unexpected old find.

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    #27

    I Found An Old Lunar Globe Where The Far Side Of The Moon Is Still Uncharted

    Vintage moon globe with detailed craters and markings, showcasing unexpected old items found by people.

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    #28

    New Orleans Still Has Horse Hitches In Various Parts Of The City

    Old horse head hitching post with metal ring found on a c*****d sidewalk near a mossy stone fence.

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    #29

    Found This Old Calculator In My Great Grandmother's Attic

    Vintage mechanical calculator with stylus and instruction sheet found among unexpected old things on a textured surface

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have one of those.

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    #30

    Old European Houses Have A Shoe Scraper By The Door So That You Could Clean The Mud Off Your Soles Before Entering

    Small old stone structure with an arched opening and a rusty metal bar above a stone-paved ground.

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    #31

    Mom Found My Old McDonald’s Food Toys That Turned Into Robots

    Vintage McDonald's toy set from the 1980s featuring fries, drink, ice cream, and burger that transform into robots on a carpet.

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    Bet they'd fetch a pretty penny on eBay.

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    #32

    Found This Coin In My Grandma's Collection Of Old Stuff. Turns Out, It's From The Year 1797

    Hand holding an unexpected old coin dated 1797 featuring Britannia design and a trident on a tiled floor background

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    #33

    Found Three 1969 Newspapers About The Moon Landing In An Old Chest In The Attic

    Vintage newspaper headline announcing moon landing, one of the most unexpected old things discovered from 1969.

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    #34

    Jackpot Find At An Antique Market In Greenwich Village NYC. Poison Ring

    Vintage silver ring with intricate floral design and hidden compartment shown on a hand in close-up views.

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    #35

    Vintage Forbidden Candy Identification Chart

    Display showing old medicine and candy pills to highlight accidental poisoning risk with unexpected old things.

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    Old School Nintendo Cards From My Grandma

    Vintage Japanese playing cards with colorful traditional illustrations arranged on a wooden surface, showcasing unexpected old things found.




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