Unveiling the Empty Surprise: West Point's 200-Year-Old Time Capsule
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A 200-year-old time capsule discovered at West Point in New York was opened to reveal nothing but silt at the bottom. The lead cube, believed to have been placed by cadets in 1828, was found in the base of the Thaddeus Kościuszko monument. Despite the disappointment, historians and experts noted that the significance of the time capsule lies in its connection to the past and the mystery surrounding its discovery. The capsule's contents, including the marking on the lid, will be further researched.
Topics:nation#disappointment#historical-artifact#history#thaddeus-kosciuszko-monument#time-capsule#west-point
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