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The West Point time capsule mystery takes a new twist as six old coins and a commemorative medal dating from 1795 to 1828 are discovered at the bottom of the previously thought-to-be empty lead cube. The significance of these items and the reason for their placement in the Thaddeus Kościuszko monument remains unknown, adding to the unsolved mystery surrounding the time capsule.
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.