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I have always enjoyed the mystique surrounding antiques. There's something enthralling about an object that has stood the test of time. It's not just a product. It has a story. A personality. And if you're also captivated by them, then look no further, for we bring you a subreddit that celebrates the wonders of bygone eras. Welcome to r/WhatIsThisThing, a thriving community of 2.3 million internet detectives who gather to identify whatever things people submit to them. Established in 2010, r/WhatIsThisThing has become a true gem on the platform, ranking in the top 1% based on its impressive size. From...

Vendor: Park Hill Collection Type: Wall Hooks Price: 46.00 From Park Hill Collection, a set of six individually numbered metal wall hooks. Each piece has two hooks (large upper and smaller lower). Black finish with raised white numerals.  Cast iron construction Mount side by side, vertically or in rows of two. Great for coat, hats, sweatshirts, rain gear, leashes, towels, and more. Also great as a purely decorative application. Each peice measures 3-in x 2.5-in x 4-in Mount via screw holes on either side of hook (screws/anchors not included). Includes 6 metal hooks as shown.  Wood shown in photo not included....

We are getting close to three years into this project (four years since we found the property) and seeing the progress documented in this post actually makes me tear up. It’s taken me a while to get our footing up here, build a team to help create the content, deal with endless mud through the remodel, and now with a deadline looming I’m using it as an excuse to be as “done” as possible. Not sure what “done” means in our world, but I think at least where every room functions for its own purpose, and no room feels like...

Money is always top of mind when selling a house. But in focusing on the equity portion, people are often surprised to learn how much it costs to sell a house in the U.S. “Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready to spend 9%–10% of the sale price on selling costs, including the real estate agent commission and closing costs,” says Joanne McCoy, a top-selling real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska. That doesn’t account for the money spent on preparing the home for listing or moving fees. To assist...

If you’ve ever seen Lost or Cast Away, you may have secretly fantasized about surviving a plane crash and being trapped on a deserted island. We’re told not to worry when boarding, as there’s only a commercial plane crash every 16.7 million flights, but just because something is rare doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Reddit users who have survived catastrophic events, such as plane crashes, shipwrecks, earthquakes and more, have been sharing their most harrowing stories, so we’ve gathered some of their captivating tales down below. We’ll warn you right now that these recollections might unlock some new fears within you,...