77. Couple Discovers 66 Bottles Of Prohibition Era Whisky Hidden In Walls
Location: Ames (New York)
Year Found: 202020
Est. Value: $66,000*
Nick Drummond, Patrick Bakker and their 100-year old home discovered something strange. The couple discovered 66 bottles from the Prohibition era hidden in the walls of their centurion home. They were told their house had been built by a notorious bootlegger but dismissed it as just a local legend.
They didn’t find out about the bottles until 2020, when they were renovating their home. Nick and Patrick discovered the hidden bottles in hatches on the walls and floors. According to Blacktail NYC, the value of whiskey from the Prohibition Era ranges between $1,000 and $1,500 per bottle. It appears the Ames’ were sitting on a goldmine.
78. A Chinese Mummy is found by road workers
Location: Taizhou Jiangsu China
Discovered Year: 2011
Est. Value: N/A (Human Remains)
You’d be surprised at how many historical artifacts you can find by chance. Road workers in China discovered 700-year old remains of a woman during the digging of a new pass. The Ming Dynasty ruled China between 1368 and 1644.
According to her shape, she was of high status. She was enclosed in a wooden grave. From her face to shoes, the woman’s features have not deteriorated. This discovery has allowed anthropologists to gain a better understanding of the Ming Dynasty.
