Time capsule from 1969 opened and (drumroll) nothing was inside!

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It turns out that forest canopies are complicated places.

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“I was on a commune once. They traded me for a Donovan album”
-Rev Jim Ignitowski.

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You fools! You let out all the ghosts!!!

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There is one silver lining, they now have a safe that can be utilized for something else.

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There isn’t a list of what was supposed to be inside because there isn’t suppose to BE a list of what was supposed to be inside. Time capsules are supposed to be a surprise when you open them. I was in charge of a time capsule 2 years ago, to be opened in 250 years, when some steps need replacing. Brownstone, they last a very long time. A lot of research went into what makes a good time capsule. Dessicant, no liquid, no newspapers (full of acid), and no list.

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I think Rob got to this safe, its the only explanation.

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Did no one notice the name of the town? Of course nothing was inside. Derry has this weird amnesia.

Yes, I am aware it’s Derry, New Jersey. But books have been known to get things wrong…

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I believe Insomnia as well

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Of course it’s empty. 1969 kept all the good stuff for itself.

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“So what are we gonna put in it, man?”
“It’s a TIME capsule man. It’s just gonna be full of TIME.”
“Whoaaa.”

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Derry? Fools, what have you released?!?!?!?

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It’s all a blur, man! I was probably out of it half of the time, and woke up screaming. It was a really bad trip…for my parents, who had to feed me, clean me, and chase me around the house. :baby:

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Up unto the moment they opened it, there was both something in it, and nothing in it.

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In '76, our elementary school had one put in the cornerstone of the building. I asked about it a few years ago, and it appears they didn’t think about what to do after removing/opening it, so they’re citing reasons of compromising structural integrity. :smirk:

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The Twilight series hadn’t been published yet, so there was no point in putting anything in.

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