This Apartment Has Not Opened Since 1939 After 70 Years a Surprise No One Believed

20: James Bond’s Submarine Car Found in Storage Locker
Doug Reinius bought a storage locker in 1989, unknowingly winning the real Lotus Esprit submarine car from The Spy Who Loved Me. After restoring it, he preserved this iconic film prop for future generations.

19: Nicholas Cage’s Stolen Comic Recovered
Nicholas Cage’s stolen Action Comics #1, worth millions, was found in 2011 in a safe deposit box in Tennessee, over a decade after it was taken. It marked a dramatic return of a personal treasure.

18: Hidden Sports Cards in Detroit
Urban explorers found a hidden collection of 90s sports cards in Detroit, tucked away by collector Hub Hemon. The fate of the cards remains unknown after the building was demolished.

17: Pablo Escobar’s Hidden Cash
After Pablo Escobar’s death, authorities found a staggering $20 billion hidden in his mansion. The Colombian government seized the money for social projects, but its origins continue to intrigue.

16: Thornbury Horde: Anglo-Saxon Coins
In 2020, over 11,000 Anglo-Saxon silver coins were found in South Gloucestershire, shedding light on medieval England’s economy during King Cnut’s reign.

15: Charlotte Brontë’s Hair Ring
A 19th-century gold ring with Charlotte Brontë’s hair was found in Scotland in 2021. It provides a rare, intimate glimpse into the life of the famed author.

14: The Waiting Cat
An abandoned house revealed a heartbreaking discovery—a cat, frozen in time, waiting for its owner, a poignant reminder of the deep bond between pets and their owners.

13: Ancient Mayan Artifacts in a Barrel
In Queens, NY, an abandoned barrel was found to contain Mayan artifacts dating back to 300 BC, accidentally preserved by an artist’s estate.

12: Mummified Girl in San Francisco
In 2016, construction workers uncovered the mummified remains of Edith Howard Cook, a San Francisco girl who died over 145 years ago, sparking a local mystery.

11: Lost Giovanni Bellini Painting in Paris
A 16th-century Giovanni Bellini painting was discovered in a Paris apartment, along with love letters revealing a romance between the artist and the owner, a glamorous actress.

10: Time Capsule Apartment in Paris
A Paris apartment, abandoned since 1942, was found to contain a rare Giovanni Bellini painting worth millions and love letters revealing a hidden romance.

9: Winning Lottery Ticket in a Dumpster
In 2005, Edward found a $1,000 winning lottery ticket in a Massachusetts dumpster, only to face a dramatic claim over the ticket’s ownership.

8: Spanish Gold Coins in Storage Unit
A San Jose man found Spanish gold coins and bars worth $500,000 in a storage unit, likely left behind by a former owner in distress.

7: Medieval Pendant in a Dump
A rare medieval pendant found in a Mainz, Germany dump contains a bone fragment, possibly from a saint, adding mystery to its discovery.

6: Belgian Gold Coins in France
Workers found over €1 million in Belgian gold coins while demolishing a house in France, hidden by the former owner who was a coin collector.

5: Tamayo Painting Found in Trash
A lost Rufino Tamayo painting, stolen in 1989, was found discarded in New York in 2003. It was returned to its rightful owner with a hefty reward.

4: Vintage Cars in Abandoned English Manor
Five vintage cars were discovered in a decaying manor in England in 2013, a dream find for collectors.

3: Marble Bust Used as a Doorstop
A marble bust by Edme Bardon, once used as a doorstop in Scotland, was identified and valued at over a million dollars.

2: Gold Treasure in Normandy
A French heir found a trove of 5,000 gold coins, bars, and ingots, worth millions, hidden by the previous owner in the 1940s.

1: Byzantine Gold Coins in Israel
Archaeologists found 44 gold coins hidden in a wall at an ancient site in Israel, dating back to the 7th century and providing a glimpse into the region’s turbulent history.