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Rediscover the joy of forgotten possessions and the thrill of unexpected discoveries on Lost and Found Day this December 9th! This day is dedicated to celebrating the serendipity of finding things that were thought to have been lost forever, and reminds us the fun of unearthing forgotten items that bring up old memories. Tracing its origins back to the 1800s when a woman named Estelle Stembridge created the first lost and found office in New York City, this day continues to inspire people to hunt for their long-lost treasures. So let's delve into those corners, rummage through those old chests, open up those dusty boxes, and find the magic hiding in plain sight!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stembridge's Lost and Found</div><div class='timeline-text'>Estelle Stembridge opened the first Lost and Found office in New York City, starting the tradition of keeping and returning lost items.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Disneyland's Lost and Found</div><div class='timeline-text'>Disneyland established its own Lost and Found department which is famous now for handling thousands of lost items every year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Japan Lost Property Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>Japan enacted a law to handle lost items, entitling finders to lost property if not claimed by rightful owners within certain timeframes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>London Transport Lost Property Office</div><div class='timeline-text'>The London Transport Lost Property Office is recognized by the Guinness Book for handling the most number of lost properties per year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Lost and Found Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lost and Found Day was first celebrated nationally, encouraging individuals to return and seek out lost items.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a treasure hunt</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take the thrill of lost and found to the next level by arranging a fun treasure hunt for your family or friends. Make a series of clues or riddles leading to hidden items around your house or garden. The thrill of the discovery will make for a memorable Lost and Found Day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Donate unused items</h3><p class='facts-text'>As you are rediscovering items you haven't used in years, consider donating them to charity. What is forgotten to you, could be a newfound treasure to someone else.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a swap party</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite friends or family over to bring items they no longer want or need and organize a fun swap party. This could lead to some surprising finds and unexpected treasures.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Discover forgotten recipes</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dive into your old cookbooks or recipe box and look for meals you haven't made in years. Take the day to recreate some favorites and rekindle your love for these "lost" dishes.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a memory box</h3><p class='facts-text'>Compile a box of old photos, letters and trinkets that have been missing or forgotten. Stack it neatly in a box so that you can easily recall past memories. On Lost and Found Day each year, revisit this box to relive those cherished moments.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Rediscovery and Remembrance</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lost and Found Day not only encourages us to find missing items, but it revives old memories associated with them. It is an opportunity to remember past experiences, flooring us with nostalgia and warmth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Fosters Creativity and Fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Be it organizing a treasure hunt or a swap party, Lost and Found day promotes fun and creativity. It lets you think out of the box, creates room for laughter, and brings friends and family together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Reuse and Charity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lost and Found day is a reminder that one person's waste could be another's treasure. It creates space for donating items, reducing waste, and helping those in need. It encourages us to be mindful of our possessions and refresh our perspective on what we truly value.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Largest Lost and Found in the World is in Tokyo</h3><p class='facts-content'>Tokyo’s central lost and found center receives over 900,000 lost items annually, making it the largest lost-and-found service globally.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most Commonly Lost Item: Mobile Phones</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cell phones are the most commonly lost items. They are followed by keys, glasses, purses and umbrellas.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lost and Found Locations Often Donate Unclaimed Items</h3><p class='facts-content'>Lost and found locations usually donate unclaimed items to charitable organizations after a certain time frame has passed, aiding those in need.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lost and Found Services are Lucrative Businesses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Businesses ranging from luggage tracking to lost pet recovery have emerged, capitalizing on the need to locate lost items. These companies often use advanced technology to aid their search efforts.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Bag Lost in 1954 was Found 20 Years Later</h3><p class='facts-content'>One of the longest recorded times for an item to be lost and then found is a bag that was left on a bus in 1954 in the UK. It was recovered from a garage loft 20 years later, still containing its original contents!</p></div></div>
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