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People Tell Their Stories About Making a Lot of Money by Sheer Randomness

Some people just have all the luck…

You can work your ass off your whole life and barely have two dimes to rub together, and then some schmuck makes a fortune totally randomly.

That’s life, huh?

You’re about to read about folks who made a lot of cash through totally random circumstances.

Let’s take a look at these stories from AskReddit users.

1. Bitcoin.

“Forgot I had 11.something bitcoins from back in the day leftover from buying “pizza”. Tried to set up a new account to invest in bitcoin since I’d used it before and saw I already had an account.

Logged in and WOW!! Sold it all and made like $7k.

Imagine the feeling knowing it would eventually reach $20k per coin.”

2. Business trip.

“I was on a business trip that passed through Lake Tahoe. Three people in one hotel room, so I went down to the casino to get some space. Couldn’t find a blackjack table to lose my $100 at, so I sat down at a Wheel of Fortune slot machine instead.

Ten minutes later, I’m absent-mindedly pressing the spin max bet and hit the progressive jackpot.

$1.1 million. Its the sort of thing you assume never happens, but it did. Took a lump payment of $690k, which after I pay taxes next week will end up being about $390k. I quickly got a financial advisor, bought my car, now own a couple investment properties, and bought my now-wife her ring! Everything else is quite literally the exact same, except I have an epic story to tell to strangers on reddit.”

3. A fat check.

“I got into a car accident on my way home from dropping my son off to his mom. I’m grateful that that’s when it happened, and not while he was in the car.

Dude in a company truck blew a stop sign and creamed the shit out of me, breaking my arm, and giving me a concussion. Well, a few months later, after I had almost entirely healed, I got a fat ass check for 70 grand.”

4. On a whim.

“I made a reaction GIF and posted it on Imgur/GFYCat, I got a message randomly months later asking if I had made it because they wanted to license it.

It ended up being used in a NIKE commercial & they paid me pretty handsomely for something I did on a whim.”

5. The funky bus.

“1999, Living in a school bus with 8 of my friends, traveling down the California coast.

The bus started to smell pretty funky so we stopped to collect eucalyptus nuts to make it smell better. Found a roll of cash under a tree.

Took it back to the bus, it was $3050.”

6. Stocks.

“Got lucky on my first career job which paid me peanuts 40k.

Company did exceptionally well. I was living at home at the time so I invested my earnings on the company stock.

My 12k turned into 230k in 1.5 years.”

7. Family money.

“Inheritance.

I’m sort of surprised there aren’t more inheritance stories in here. I got some money and land from my grandfather when I was 21. I invested it and I’ve never worried about money my entire adult life because I know I can pull that out in an emergency.”

8. Sugar daddy.

“I was working as a stripper for a while.

One night, I approached an older man, who looked like a regular joe. Turned out, he was actually very wealthy and he became my long-term sugar daddy. I stopped stripping shortly after meeting him.

He’s not J. Howard Marshall rich, but I’m living a very comfortable lifestyle and I don’t have to worry about working or paying bills.”

9. You just never know…

“I randomly emailed 3 YouTubers I watch, both at the time were all small. Paid me $20 a video this was for 2013 – 2017 and than Fortnite came out.

And now ever since about late 2017 I still edit for the three of them. They blew tf up big time. I got paid about $240K for 2018 and almost $300K for 2019 and I get paid monthly so you can do the math.

Their Organization pays me $25K monthly and I’m just a 21 year old living in Tokyo. It’s stupidly high just for editing cut comms. But I’m not complaining one bit.

I was a broke teen and this saved me and I was able to accomplish my goals and dreams of school and etc.”

10. Housing.

“I bought a really crap house that was due to be bulldozed down. The owner offered to knock it down for me with his bulldozer.

But I fixed up the rot and painted it up nice, and now it is valued at (over $2million) 15 times what I paid for it.”

11. One summer…

“I ended up making $50,000 in 3 months one summer when I was 23.

About 2 years ago I was working a job for my company, we were in a county with weird rules and I didnt fully understand why but instead of paying for my benefits, they just put the money on my paycheck.

Not only was I making insane hourly pay and 20+ overtime hours per week, but the benefits payout was a second paycheck.

We get paid weekly and when I saw my first weeks pay I honestly thought the company fucked up big time and over-payed me a few thousand dollars

I was also still covered by my dads insurance so it really was a win-win for me.

I just left that company for a huge pay raise, great benefits, phone bill paid for, and I’ll finally have a company vehicle with gas card. Exciting times!”

12. Good fortune.

“I moved to a new town because my fiance lived there. Got a job off of Craigslist and accepted the first thing I found. Company was a small but up and coming startup.

Cut to now it’s on the S&P 500 and I have a house and 4.25 million in investments.”

13. Nice job, Mom!

“My mom bought some paintings at a yard sale for no reason. Maybe spent $50 for the three artworks.

She listed them on ebay and sold them for around $3500 each, plus international shipping.

Turns out, they were painted by a world renown Japanese painter who has a museum in Japan. My mom packaged them and shipped them there where they are on display. If theres enough interest, I’ll ask my mom for more details and the name of the artist and such.”

Do you know anyone who’s made a fortune by chance?

Is that person YOU?

If so, tell us about it in the comments.

Please and thank you!

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12 Tweets That Are a Perfect Reflection of the World Today

Twitter is one of the only places we can go online where the truth is easy to find, and where news pops up before it breaks anywhere else.

People are super aware, and always ready to put the world under a microscope – which is exactly how we got these 12 perfect tweets.

12. Guys there are so many flies in my house.

They live here now. We’re going to name them.

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11. I’m sure there’s a way to make that work for you.

Just be creative.

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10. It would be funnier if it wasn’t true.

Stay safe out there, friends.

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9. Everything sounds dirty if you try hard enough.

That’s probably what whoever invented them had in mind.

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8. That’s basically summer.

And it only lasts for three weeks.

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7. Ready to take on the world.

But dear heavens, not homeschooling.

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6. A place you’re not allowed and your kids are?

That sounds like a brilliant idea.

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5. Isn’t this how we’re all coping?

Except I’m everyone’s friend whose kids are worse sleepers than theirs.

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4. That’s a big lotta lies.

Isn’t that a television series or something?

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3. On the other end, guess what?

There’s another year of homeschool.

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2. Dream big dreams, my friends.

The weirder the better.

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1. My scale is covered in dust and who knows what else.

We’re pretending we’ve lost it.

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I’m feeling better and worse at the same time – that’s the magic of Twitter, my friends.

Which one of these was like looking into a mirror for you? Tell us in the comments!

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People Talk About Things That Are Classy If You’re Wealthy, but Trashy If You’re Not

This question has been making the rounds lately, and let me tell you, there are some pretty spot-on and eye-opening answers that should be food for thought for most of us.

If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, here are 15 things people say are classy if you have money, but trashy if you’re poor, and the truth of it all is enough to make you want to cringe.

15. No one gives you a hard time about any of it.

Not having a job.

Getting high.

Spending money on non-essentials.

At least that’s how it seems

14. Abusive men definitely qualify.

Makes me remember the joke: if fifty shades took place in a trailer park, it would be a Criminal Minds episode.

13. All of these are painfully accurate.

Having strangers living in your house with you.

Not seeing your kids a lot.

riding bicycles on main roads

multiple cars in front of the house

eating animals that most people don’t eat

owning a limousine

knowing lawyers and judges well.

12. I guess maybe it’s the hats.

Going to the horse races

If you’ve ever been to the track on a Tuesday afternoon you know it ain’t a pretty sight.

But that’s not the picture NBC paints at the Kentucky Derby.

11. The people who need help can’t ask for it.

Other people raising your kids. having a live-in nanny makes you rich, but being raised by your grandparents means your parents are deadbeats

10. We all need the same meds, though.

Wearing weird / unusual clothing all the time.

If you are poor – you are a weirdo. If you are rich – you are just eccentric.

9. People used to do this all the time.

Holding your kid’s wedding and reception in your backyard.

8. Drink. Drank. Drunk.

Day drinking at work.

You always see in the movies the hot shot lawyer keeps a decanter filled and pours a glass with every client.

That may be the case in high level positions? I have no idea.

But in our reality, the guy would be labeled a drunk and lose his job and reputation.

7. The man running the U.S. (and the U.K.) currently.

Having multiple kids with multiple partners.

6. It’s the perfect example.

Florida.

Rich Florida and Florida Florida are two very different things

5. Spoiler alert: poor people probably don’t own them.

Having a big screen TV.

I’ve had to do home visits with people often and they ALWAYS get so mad that these poor families would have one.

4. The privilege of not keeping stuff.

‘Minimalism’.

If you’re rich and you live in a ‘tiny’ house, and don’t have a lot material possessions, you are considered enlightened and living a good life.

If you’re poor and you live in a tiny house and don’t have a lot of stuff, you are considered a loser.

Minimalism works if you can replace anything on a whim. The rest of us hoard crap in mom’s garage “for when I need it” or “just in case.”

3. It’s all wasting money.

Biggest thing is leisure spending, imo.

Somehow a billionaire wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars on shit she doesn’t need and will use once is considered cool, but a poor person saving up and buying a nice purse or bottle of booze is seen as wasteful.

2. Also getting arrested for drugs.

Drugs.

Big difference between a crack house and a cocaine apartment.

1. That’s called a double standard.

Taking money from the government.

Unemployment/Food stamps: Trashy

Business Bailout/Taxloophole: Classy

Some of these are just so awful and true, y’all.

What would you add to the list? Tell us in the comments!

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Things That Are Trashy or Classy… Depending on How Much Money You Have

As you know, the universe gives and takes away, luck has her say, and sure, the world isn’t at all fair when it comes to who has money and who doesn’t – and let’s not even talk about how the odds are against people moving up or down that mountain, right?

Double standards and hypocrisy are also everywhere, and when it comes to these 12 things, whether or not they are classy or trashy completely depends on your tax bracket.

12. If you’ve got money to burn…

Smoking a cig.

Also gambling.

11. They say it’s all about doing your part.

Tax offenses. If you make $20k a year and don’t do your taxes right, you’ll be fucked. If you are rich and withold a few million $ in taxes, you’re usually fine.

10. Only in the movies (probably).

Hunting people for sport.

9. Because if you’re rich you can always just borrow more.

spending more money than you have

8. Why is society like this?

Taking money from the government.

Unemployment/Food stamps: Trashy

Business Bailout/Taxloophole: Classy

7. At least, not cleaning it yourself.

Not cleaning your house.

6. Nail, meet hammer.

Based on the other replies, pretty much everything

5. It’s called “distressed,” okay?

looking homeless or wearing “homeless” clothes

4. We still make fun of you, but not because it’s trashy.

Having weird names. Yeah we still laugh at some of the names celebrities give their kids but it will never stop them from getting work or living their lives of luxury.

3. What you can get away with…

Not paying taxes.

In one reality, you’re poor trash.

In the other, you’re a smart business person.

Ugh.

2. You may not splurge.

It’s like you’re never allowed to do anything remotely nice for yourself unless you’ve “made it” – whatever that means. Someone is always willing to give you crap for something if they see you as somehow not having “made it” to the point where it’s acceptable to splurge on yourself.

For example, my boyfriend and I last year were house hunting and the process was taking a while. It was frustrating, we hadn’t done anything for ourselves in a while, and he found a good deal on a guitar he had been wanting. So he got it. We got crap because we “should be saving money” and “he’s got two kids to support” (one with his ex and one with me). Ugh.

We had money already saved, it was just a matter of finding a house within our budget that we wanted to live in. All our bills were handled, including child support, nobody was going without and he had the money. Why is it so sinful that he got it before we found a house? Since then, we did find a house and closed on it and we’re working on it so we can move in, and he didn’t have to sell the guitar to do it because we know how to budget.

1. Maybe even suffering, tbh.

Doing literally anything except suffering tbh.

I don’t know why these answers made me angry, but they sure did.

Would you add something to this list? If so, tell us what it is in the comments!

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13 Tweets That Are a Sign of the Times

One of the great things about Twitter is that it moves so fast that it’s usually an accurate reflection of the world at any given moment.

Which, you know, if the world at the moment is a disaster, Twitter can be a bit of the same.

Like these 13 tweets, for example, that attempt to make us laugh through the madness.

13. Are you guys getting divorced??

Now there’s going to be two houses for Goldilocks to destroy.

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12. You gotta give it a go, though.

Old knees and all.

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11. This just made me lol.

Real love, y’all.

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10. Slime? What slime?

I see no slime eat your cookie, son.

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9. Things don’t always work out the way we plan.

You gotta shoot your shot though.

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8. I’m feeling called out.

Maybe I should at least pick up the toys.

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7. Who’s cutting onions in here?

My heart is hurting in the best way.

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6. It’s almost like wearing makeup is fun again.

And I never wanted to wear makeup before.

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5. This is…accurate.

Except man they never stop eating, so they’re also kind of like teenagers.

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4. Teaching your kid life skills.

That’s what you can tell yourself.

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3. It’s like we almost forgot it existed.

How is that possible??

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2. There’s always someone who wants to hear it.

Might as well start with it next time.

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1. I like all of these suggestions.

Mental health is important.

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I guess I’m feeling a little bit better, how about you?

Did any of these turn your day around? Tell us which ones in the comments!

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Twitter Users Answer “What’s Trashy if You’re Poor, but Classy if You’re Not?”

If you have something timeless – a joke, an observation, or a question that gets huge engagement – it can sometimes come back around.

Which is exactly what happened with this tweet from 2016, which asked people to weigh in on things that are classy if you’re rich, but considered trashy if you’re not.

These 14 people really drove home the point that our society is built on double standards, classism, and hypocrisy.

14. Not everyone has to pay taxes.

Let’s not even get into that discussion.

13. An important one-word distinction.

It changes so much, doesn’t it?

12. This is impossible to deny.

And yet, some people still want to try.

11. The morality police turn a blind eye.

They’re probably blind to the sins of their own.

10. Also no, it doesn’t matter how your family earned the money.

Or whether it technically belongs to other people.

9. I never thought about this, but yeah.

You’re a hipster if you’re doing it by choice.

8. I never thought about this.

Maybe homeless people should start asking for “startup capital” instead.

7. This made me laugh but it is totally true.

Through most of history.

6. And if you have 19 kids they give you a television show.

Idk if they were rich before but they are now.

5. Though why you would choose to live in a small home is beyond me.

To each his own, I suppose. As long as it’s a choice.

4. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Do you distress your own clothes or buy them that way?

3. When you shop at a thrift store “for fun.”

And take all of the best finds from people who need them.

2. Honestly any one of these things.

The day drinking, for sure.

1. I never thought about it, but yeah.

Pretty much everything, I guess.

These really kind of make me angry, but I’m glad there are people at least identifying the issues.

What would you have replied? Tell us in the comments!

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Tweets That Hold a Mirror up to the World

Comedy is wonderful, but it’s at its best when it’s reflecting the weird, beautiful mess of the world today, don’t you think?

To strike that balance between humor and honesty is hard, and why being funny is so much harder than it seems at first – but these 11 tweets sit right in the sweet spot.

11. I honestly can’t tell.

Because Kanye, mostly.

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10. The biggest disappointment of our collective lives.

And the anticipation at the front just makes it all worse.

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9. You should have asked more questions.

Don’t accept gifts without asking about strings, don’t you know?

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8. Sometimes you just don’t have the filter.

Usually the last day you work in customer service.

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7. At least we’re happy.

I never wish to be parted from ice cream again.

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6. She still has to look at you, okay?

Show some respect.

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5. Is this…a real thing?

Coffee doesn’t deserve this.

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4. Yeah that’s not going to work.

And stop ringing the doorbell and interrupting my naps.

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3. It’s not the same.

But dogs are still awesome friends.

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2. Everyone knows about the Canadian tuxedo.

At least, I thought they did.

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1. People like this don’t deserve the bigger person.

Kick ’em where it hurts.

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These are why we flock to Twitter, right?

Which of these gave you the right sort of feels? Tell us in the ccomments!

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Artist’s Illustrations Show That Every Type of Woman Can Be a Warrior

We all know women are warriors, both in the actual and metaphorical senses of the word. All of us, even if we don’t look like Gal Gadot or Xena or Charlize Theron most days – which is exactly what illustrator Yael Nathan wants to show with her new series.

Big, small, old, young, we can all make a difference – just like the women in these 15 photos.

15. Just wear your backpack, little dog.

She’s carrying that big sword!

14. And with a daemon no less.

I’m a big fan.

13. This is pretty much a flawless drawing.

The woman, the cat looking at the audience. *chef’s kiss*

12. The hair and the fierce expression.

Like wine and cheese, my friends.

11. If only my arms looked like that.

The juxtaposition of her holding a bunny is amazing.

10. Women supporting women.

Now and forever. Grab the sword.

9. You know this woman.

And chances are you’re already afraid of her.

8. When your dog is fancier than you.

But you can both kick a$$ if need be.

7. You definitely want this lady on your side.

She’s got quite a story to tell.

6. The expression on her face is important.

I love how there’s someone out there who loves seeing themselves in a picture.

5. The silent worries she carries.

I wish I could know her tale.

4. A woman with a crow is one to be feared.

They are wicked smart.

3. Happy AND fierce.

Just like her duck.

2. I love this older lady.

She’s definitely got the wisdom.

1. She’s polite, but she does what needs doing.

Like every woman everywhere. Except for the polite bit.

I’m feeling empowered and excited, how about you?

Which of these is most like you? Representation matters!

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8 Ways to Stay Cool, Even Without an Air Conditioner

In the peak of summer, going outside can feel like stepping straight into a sauna. Five minutes of the oppressive rays and heat are enough to make even the hardiest person wilt.

If you don’t have an air conditioned space to retreat to – or you need to stay outside for some reason – here are 8 ways to beat the heat.

8. Utilize your pulse points.

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Your pulse points are where you can feel your pulse, because the blood vessels there are positioned close to the surface.

If you apply ice or a cold cloth there, your body will get cooler faster – check your neck, wrists, the insides of your elbows and knees, the tops of your feet, the insides of your ankles, your inner thighs, and in front of your ears.

7. Close the curtains.

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Some people estimate that around 30% of unwanted heat comes in through the windows, so if your house is feeling overly warm, make it as dark as possible.

6. Exercise near a lake.

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Summer is no excuse for not being healthy, but you can stay at least a little cooler by running next to a lake, river, or ocean, since bodies of water cool the surrounding area at least a few degrees.

5. Create a wind tunnel.

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If you don’t have an attic fan, you can still do this – open windows on the opposite sides of your house or apartment, then place a fan inward on one side, outward on the opposite.

4. Hang a damp sheet in front of an open window.

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Double your money by hanging a damp sheet in front of your incoming wind tunnel window – the air stream traveling through your house will be even cooler.

3. Check your fans.

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Your ceiling fans should spin counter-clockwise, helping to create a downward breeze.

In winter, they should go the opposite way, which forces air upward so warmer air can circulate.

2. Menthol is your friend.

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No, not cigarettes – those aren’t your friends – but the menthol in things like peppermint trick our bodies into feeling cool.

If you brew some peppermint tea, cool it, then spray it on your skin from a bottle, you’ll feel relief!

1. Repurpose your hot water bottle.

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If you can’t sleep, fill your hot water bottle with ice water and place it under your ankles and/or knees. It will cool your body and help you crash for the night.

I’m definitely going to keep these in my back pocket!

What are your tips for staying cool in the middle of summer? Share them with us in the comments!

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Teens Used the Randonautica App and It Led Them to a Gruesome Discovery

It sounds like a horror film, but it was all too real for teens who were led to a suitcase full of human remains in Washington.

The group was documenting its trip to a Washington beach after an app sent them there. Randonautica uses randomized coordinates that are close to where its users are located, allowing them to explore new areas in their general location.

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While walking on Alki Beach in Seattle, they noticed a black suitcase that had washed up on the shore. As they approached, the smell became overwhelming for the group, who knew right away that something was amiss.

They called the police; however, law enforcement took hours to show up, and the bag was in danger of washing back out into the ocean as the tide rose. It also started to expose the contents of the suitcase.

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The police eventually showed up, and later, reports confirmed that there were human remains found, but the teens weren’t mentioned, though it is assumed to be them because the location was the same.

Video of the find went viral on social media and has gotten millions of views so far. Viewers wondered about the state of the kids’ mental health after finding such a horrific discovery and wondered why Randonautica pointed them in that direction in the first place.

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So far, there has been no explanation as to the identity of the person in the suitcase, or how it got there.

Have you ever found something weird while exploring? Let us know in the comments below!

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