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Stack of rare hardcover books.
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Many homeowners and renters tend to decorate their abode with a bare minimum aesthetic–with nothing but furniture and the occasional generic artwork acquired at Target to cover their vast wall space.

Others, however, are usually collectors who proudly display their prized possessions that serve as conversation pieces for visitors.

What others think is trash could literally be treasures to their owners.

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People Explain Which Things They've Lost That They'd Love To Be Reunited With
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At one point in time, we've misplaced things that we've considered priceless possessions.

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People Share The Strangest Things They've Kept 'Just Because I Might Need It Someday'
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Sentimental value is a real thing. The certain objects we keep are like time capsules that harbor our nostalgia. So it can be very difficult to part ways with "things" that have meaning. So they live in boxes and closets for decades and it can be a cute anecdote. And then there are the items we hang onto that make us perfect for A&E's "Hoarders." For instance, if you're hanging onto hundreds of table clothes and you've only ever had one dining room table, you may want to take a minute and think. And "just in case" is not a reasonable answer for holding onto anything.

Redditor u/Malgaras was wondering what treasures and objects many of us are not prepared to part with "just in case" by asking.... What's the strangest thing you keep just because "you might need it some day"?
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People Break Down The Best Purchases They've Ever Made
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Retail therapy is a thing for a reason. In a capitalistic culture, we get used to using money as a means for comfort. So we think, let me buy some "comfort" food. Let me buy this new video game, because I deserve it. Ooh, this hat is cute. Buying this will make everything better.

But sometimes the usefulness of a purchase actually outlasts the simple thrill of just buying it.

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There are so many little things, day to day, that we take for granted. Those things make our lives so much easier.

For example, lights. Or keys and locks. Little things that keep us safe, that keep us healthy.

But do we give them enough credit?

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