"Homeowner Unearths 1994 Time Capsule and Reconnects with Owner"

A homeowner in Missouri found a time capsule from 1994 hidden in his crawl space and was able to locate its creator, now 42, through social media. The discovery has sparked a wave of nostalgia and positive responses online, highlighting the human fascination with preserving the past. Nostalgia expert Krystine Batcho explains that nostalgia helps us cope with uncertainty and mortality, and the recent surge in time capsule creation during the pandemic reflects a desire to archive the best of who we are. The time capsule contains '90s toys and personal items, prompting collective reminiscing and illustrating how nostalgia can bring people together.