At one point in time, we've misplaced things that we've considered priceless possessions.
It's hard to imagine how to go on without the lost object–whatever it may be–but over time, it becomes a distant memory and we move on.
That is until we magically find ourselves presented with this opportunity proposed by Redditor mikehotel288, who asked:
"You find yourself in a room with everything you’ve ever lost in your life. What do you look for first?"
There are necessities people cannot do without.
No More Dry Lips Ever Again
"Gonna be a lot of chapstick in that room."
– camefromxbox
There are things that bring us comfort and are irreplaceable.
Safety Blanket
"My baby blanket. It became tattered over the years—to the point where I couldn’t reasonably wash it anymore—so I had to throw it away a little while back."
"I have heavily regretted that decision. I was really attached to it (hence it being in tatters), but I really wish that I kept what was left of it instead of throwing it away. Just knowing that I’d still have it would be a huge comfort to me."
– Uearie
Sentimental Heirloom
"The pendant my dad had made for me with my grandmother’s engagement diamond. It was 2 carats. It disappeared from a Las Vegas hotel room 20 years ago. It was hidden deep in a suitcase where it would not have been easy to find. It was just GONE. Cops didn’t do anything. Didn’t even come to take my statement. Cleaning lady said she thought she saw an elderly man enter my room. The guy I was with was not sympathetic in the least. Entire situation was f**ked. I’m still so upset about it."
– MaritimeDisaster
Lone Shark
"My plastic shark toy I lost when I was 10. Ain't no f'king way it just VANISHED."
– Guilty_As_Charged__
Not everything lost is tangible.
Tick Tock
"The time I wasted."
– shinyfennec
It Holds Value
"My private key with 6 BTC in it."
– Significant_Mirror19
"I didn't lose one, but I'll check my room for yours just in case."
– Smodphan
Finding Purpose
"The reason I walked into the room."
– Lloyd_lyle
Lost Opportunity
"That one girl i spoke to on omegle lol"
– h-amishh
If only we get to reunite with those we've lost.
The Loved Family Member
"My grandpa."
– Splatty_boi_420
Grieving Parent
"My daughter. She’ll be in my brother’s arms. So I’ll find both things I care to look for."
– SeeTheFence
Missing Mom
"My mom. She died of cancer in 2017. She never got to meet my daughter. I miss the hell out of her and wish she was still part of my family’s life."
– X-Arkturis-X
The Animals That Come Into Our Lives
"My pets that have passed: especially my horse, Blue. It's been 4 years, but it feels like just yesterday."
– Baciandrio
While many of these scenarios are unlikely, the thread gave people an opportunity to reflect on the things that made a strong impression on their lives.
Sometimes, the memories of the things we've lost–whether they are random objects or sources of love–is all we have.
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Genius People Share Their Smartest 'Different Product Use' Life Hacks
[rebelmouse-image 18350252 is_animated_gif=You sort of never know what you're in for when you buy something. You know what you hope that product will be used for, but there's no way to truly know whether or not it will work. And if you're resourceful....you'll find a different use for it.
Redditor BigFlays wanted an idea of how to tap into these unused resourced, and so asked:
Here were some of the answers.
Money, Money, Money
[rebelmouse-image 18350256 is_animated_gif=Pennies are far more useful for checking your tire treads and making souvenirs at the zoo than being used as currency.
Whet
[rebelmouse-image 18350257 is_animated_gif=Neoprene. Apparently it was originally used as a lining for industrial waste but obviously now makes a good wetsuit (and has many other industrial uses).
Bebé
[rebelmouse-image 18350258 is_animated_gif=I never once used baby oil on my baby... but I use it to remove eye makeup whenever I wear eye makeup.
New Music
[rebelmouse-image 18350259 is_animated_gif=Tube guitar amps. They were never intended to produce distortion, but a whole genre of music was born by "misusing" them!
Collective Unconscious
[rebelmouse-image 18350260 is_animated_gif=Royal Dansk tins as sewing kits. It seems universal, every person I've spoken to, every ethnicity, age, culture--- they all know about it. Amazing.
Patchwork
[rebelmouse-image 18350261 is_animated_gif=Clear nail polish works so well to fix small holes or seal things.
Not Just For The Courts
[rebelmouse-image 18350262 is_animated_gif=A tennis ball. Entertains animals for days, works as an amazing massage tool in physical therapy, protect your floors from chairs that scratch and more!
Osene-oline
[rebelmouse-image 18350264 is_animated_gif=Originally, gasoline was a by product of making kerosene. Dunno if it counts but by products don't usually have an intended use.
Mediation Medication
[rebelmouse-image 18346049 is_animated_gif=A whole slew of medications.
My daily medication is an anti-seizure medication. Works like sh-t as an anti-seizure medication, but works fantastically as an anti-psychotic.
Adults And Kids Love It!
[rebelmouse-image 18350266 is_animated_gif=Pedialyte for hangovers.
Pipe Dreams
[rebelmouse-image 18350267 is_animated_gif=Pipe cleaners, meant for cleaning tobacco pipes. More often used in a million craft projects.
Mela-Mean
[rebelmouse-image 18350268 is_animated_gif=Melamine foam, AKA magic eraser sponges.
Melamine foam was originally used as pipe insulation and soundproofing but was later discovered to clean surfaces like magic!
Aluminium
[rebelmouse-image 18350269 is_animated_gif=Aluminum foil. People use it to wrap food while they can use it to make rockets, electromagnets and hats that prevent the government from mind-controlling you.
I'm Conditioned
[rebelmouse-image 18350270 is_animated_gif=Hair conditioner works best as shaving foam than some brands of shaving foam.
Hmmm...Pressure....
[rebelmouse-image 18350271 is_animated_gif=Viagra WAS intended to help treat high blood pressure.
Glass Blown
[rebelmouse-image 18350272 is_animated_gif=I'm going to say kerosene as it relates to glass cutting. Kerosene is a freaking energy dense fuel, which is why we use it to put sh-t in space. But damn when you dip your glass cutting tool in it before scoring a pane, freaking magic happens.
A Lever
[rebelmouse-image 18350274 is_animated_gif=Paint can opener. I'm a cable technician, and I find myself outdoors in all manor of conditions. I keep a paint can opener in my vehicle to get mud, dog crap, and rocks out of the treads of my boots. Way better than the stick that breaks. Now, I keep one in my personal vehicle for when we take the dogs out to the park.
The Most Unexpected
[rebelmouse-image 18350275 is_animated_gif=I was a medic in the Army.
Tampons were part of my regular trauma kit in the field because they were perfect for quickly plugging gunshot wounds.
Cut-tastic
[rebelmouse-image 18350276 is_animated_gif=I always keep fingernail clippers in my purse because I can use them to cut SO. MANY. THINGS. Little plastic tags on new clothes, zip ties, or even yarn when you want to knit on a plane and they don't let you have scissors!
Clear....Forever
[rebelmouse-image 18350277 is_animated_gif=Probably everclear. It's supposed to be consumed, but is a fantastic cleaner
Not Just For Brushing Tooths
[rebelmouse-image 18350278 is_animated_gif=Toothbrushes for cleaning bikes and cars (not the whole car, just little corners).
Is Mayonnaise An Instrument?
[rebelmouse-image 18350279 is_animated_gif=Mayonnaise. Its amazing for removing stubborn stcky residues. Use it a lot in my job.
Not So Silly
[rebelmouse-image 18350280 is_animated_gif=Silly String is used by soldiers to detect tripwires.
Blame It On The Rain
[rebelmouse-image 18350281 is_animated_gif=Hair dryers if you need your shirt dry in a hurry.
Dental
[rebelmouse-image 18350282 is_animated_gif=I use the metal dental tool for pill openers. I have a hard time opening up tiny pill packets so I used my metal plaque thingy to open them. I have four or five hidden in random places. I mean what cruel AF person would design migraine meds in that freaking things. I