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Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė

The world is a big place, so naturally, things get lost and forgotten. But they often resurface, too. Just take a look at the subreddit "Took You Long Enough."

This online community isn't the biggest, but its 30K members provide a constant flow of unexpected finds. From simple — but interesting — stuff like old newspapers to more mysterious discoveries, like a 227-year-old pendant, they always have something new to show off.

Continue scrolling to check out some of their most popular posts.

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#1

Woman Adopts Elderly Dog From Shelter And Finds Out It's Actually Her Lost Childhood Puppy

Two people holding and comforting small dogs, capturing unexpected moments shared in an online group.

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    This Washed Ashore From ‘Dorian’. “Please Don’t Open Me, My Ashes Are On A Journey, I Started At Cumberland Island, So If You See Me Ashore, Please Snap A Picture, Email It & Throw Me Back So I Can Travel Some More”

    Hand holding a glass bottle with a handwritten note inside found on a beach, an unexpected discovery shared online.

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    #3

    Woman Loses Engagement Ring In Garden Finds It 13 Years Later On A Carrot

    Elderly woman holding an unusual carrot shaped like a person with unexpected features, shared in an online group.

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    #4

    While Tearing Up Their Carpet, My In-Laws Found A Giant Monopoly Board

    Large Monopoly board painted on a floor inside a room with tools and paint supplies in the background, an unexpected find.

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    #5

    This Silver Pendant I Found Metal Detecting Is Dated 227 Years Ago Today

    Close-up of hand wearing a glove holding an old engraved metal tag, an unexpected find shared online.

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    #6

    After 30 Years Brothers Return To Chernobyl To Find An Old Toy Friend Waiting (1986-2016)

    Two friends found a small blue toy car in the forest, recreating a childhood moment with unexpected discovery.

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    #7

    This "Bookmark" I Found In An Old Shakspeare Book Is A Voting Ticket From The Civil War

    Vintage political flyer found inside an intricately designed leather-bound stag book, an unexpected discovery shared online.

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    #8

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

    Ancient stone carving partially submerged in water, an unexpected find shared by people in an online group.

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    #9

    Friend Of Mine Just Moved Into A New House. Took Off All The Heating Vents To Paint Them, And This Was Behind One Of Them

    Handwritten note taped to a surface, an unexpected discovery shared in an online group of surprising finds.

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    #10

    A 54 Million Year Old Gecko Trapped In Amber

    Close-up of an unexpected lizard perfectly preserved inside a piece of amber, showcasing a rare and surprising natural find.

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    #11

    My Dad Finally Found His Missing LED Zeppelin Tickets... 44 Years Too Late

    Vintage Led Zeppelin concert ticket from 1975 showing unexpected memorabilia found and shared online.

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    #12

    Found This In The Crawl Space Above My Bedroom!

    Stacks of unexpected silver coins neatly arranged inside and beside a red container on a wooden surface.

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    #13

    Tearing Down An Unused Chimney Only To Find 25 Generations Of Stacked Up Birds Nests

    Chimney completely overgrown and covered with unexpected thick roots and dirt on a rooftop.

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    #14

    My Mom Was Cleaning Up And Found A Piece Of Paper Her And My Dad Wrote On From Before They Got Married In ‘86. They Were Together Until 2011 When My Dad Passed

    Handwritten note from 1985 showing a nostalgic and unexpected personal message found and shared online.

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    #15

    Found An Over 100 Year Old Time Capsule In My Backyard!

    Old vintage items including coins, a photo, and a Kkovah salts tin found unexpectedly and shared online.

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    #16

    I Might Have To Do This One Day

    Unexpected find inside the back of a clock left by a co-worker who quit two years ago, shared in an online group.

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    #17

    Found This “White Couch” In A Free Pile Years Ago And Saw A Rip In It Last Night When I Was Cleaning To Find It Was Reupholstered Over Gorgeous Emerald Green Fabric This Whole Time!

    Worn-out couch with torn fabric revealing unexpected cushion material beneath in a home setting found by people online.

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    #18

    Found On Facebook

    Hand holding an old, weathered note from 1987 found during a walk, an unexpected discovery shared online.

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    #19

    Shoutout To My Mom Who Very Kindly Brought Me "Dumbells" From The Basement And Even Washed Them So I Could Work Out At Home With Weights - Turns Out These Are Old Soviet-Era Hand Grenades

    Two old and weathered wooden kitchen tools on a countertop near a sink, found unexpected things shared online.

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    #20

    Remodeling The Kitchen And Pulled The Microwave Off The Wall. He Never Gave Up Hope

    Unexpected Taco Bell sauce packet stuck on a metal surface, an example of unusual finds shared online group.

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    #21

    These Medieval Ruins Randomly Found Under A Schools Gym Hall

    Ancient ruins unexpectedly uncovered inside a modern building with scaffolding and protective barriers around the excavation site

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    #22

    Birth Announcement From 1988

    Framed cross-stitch of an angel on a cloud holding a trumpet with a birth announcement from 1988, an unexpected find.

    This is MY birth announcement that my auntie made for me when I was a baby. My mom donated a box of old kids stuff to her local thrift store and this was in the box by accident. It somehow it made it to the town where I live several hours away. I was so shocked to find it, I had to buy it back. $2 well spent to preserve my legacy

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    #23

    Found A Drawing Of A Robot In A Chemistry Book From 1918

    Old sketch of a robot titled the automaton found in an antique book, showcasing unexpected vintage artwork discovery.

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    #24

    103 Years Ago Someone Lost Their Coin Purse

    Hand holding unexpected old coins and a rusted metal clasp found during outdoor exploration of unexpected things.

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    #25

    This Carpenters Pencil Is The Oldest Known Pencil In Existence. It Was Found In The Roof Of A 17th-Century German House

    Oldest known carpenter's pencil from a 17th-century German house, an unexpected find shared in an online group.

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    #26

    My Great Grandmother Kept A News Paper Of When America Landed On The Moon. Just Found It Today

    Person holding an unexpected vintage newspaper with moon landing headline, shared in an online group for surprising finds.

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    #27

    We Were Cleaning Out Our Aunts House Who Had Just Passed Away And Found This. My Great-Great Grandfather’s Enlistment Paper To WWI

    Vintage military document found, showcasing unexpected historical discovery shared online by curious users.

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    #28

    This WWII Newspaper Of Germany’s Surrender Found In My Grandparent’s Attic

    Old newspaper headline announcing Germany surrenders, an unexpected historical find shared online by curious people.

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    #29

    This Old McDonald's Coupon I Found In My Grandfathers Things

    Vintage McDonald's All-American card offering free burger, shake, and fries found by people sharing unexpected things online.

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    #30

    Found Two Bottles Of Guinness In The Attic. 1874 I Think

    Old dusty bottles with worn labels found during unexpected discoveries shared in an online group.

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    #31

    First Boot In 17 Years, All On 90’s Equipment

    Vintage computer setup with an old CRT monitor, wired keyboard, and telephone, showcasing unexpected vintage tech finds.

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    #32

    My Uncle Found A Bag Of Volcano Ash From Mount St. Helens With A Note Tucked In The Back Of One Of His Cupboards

    Hand holding a small bag of volcanic ash from Mount St. Helens with a typed note on its unexpected uses.

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    #33

    Found My Grandmothers Calendar Which Contains The Date Of Her First Date With My Grandfather. Thursday The 10th 1955. They Would Get Married 1 Year Later

    Old calendar page with handwritten notes including a first date, anniversary, and Thanksgiving, an unexpected find shared online.

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    #34

    This Shoe Was Left In The Window For 2 Months & It Shrunk

    Black Nike slides with mismatched sizes placed on ripped jeans, an unexpected find shared in an online group.

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    #35

    Lady Found A Message In A Bottle From 1926 While Diving

    Woman scuba diver finds unexpected old bottle with a message inside, revealing a historic handwritten note from 1926.

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    #36

    My Mother Found A 4th Birthday Card She Forgot To Pass On To Me... I’m 26 Now

    Birthday card with a raccoon badge and a hidden five dollar bill inside found among unexpected things shared online.

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    #37

    This Book From 1892 I Found Inside A Hole In The Wall In A Rental Flat Post Image

    Vintage Sunday Magazine found on a dining table featuring unexpected things shared in an online group.

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    #38

    A Vancouver Elementary School Just Unearthed A Time Capsule After 50 Years. In It Was A Letter From Then Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

    Letter from Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau to students of 1969 and 2019, an unexpected historical message found and shared online.

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    #39

    Notes From Over A Century Ago. Pulled Out Of Our Roof - A Lump Of Wood Scrawled With Complaints From The Builders: "American And Spanish War Is Now On. Everything Is Getting Dear. April 1898"

    Old wooden plank with faded handwritten notes nailed to a surface, an unexpected find shared online.

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    #40

    My Grandpa Gave Me A $2 From 1953

    Vintage two dollar bill with red seal resting on striped fabric showing an unexpected collectible find shared online.

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    #41

    Found A Marriage Certificate From 1895 In A Flooded Cabin We Renovated

    Framed vintage marriage certificate with three sepia portraits and decorative floral and scenic details.

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    #42

    I Was Digging Around In An Attic In St. Paul And Found Some Soap From 1874

    Stone potato with a handwritten 1874 tag found, showcasing unexpected things shared in an online group.

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    #43

    My Roommate Bought A Pair Of Pants At The Thrift Store And Found This In One Of The Pockets

    Old movie ticket from General Cinema for Star Wars Episode 1, showcasing unexpected finds shared in an online group.

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    #44

    I Found This Very 90s Pen In A Drawer

    Close-up of a colorful pen with unusual spiral design on a wooden surface, an unexpected find shared online.




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