 Objects That Travelled Through Time By Accident

Some artifacts seem to appear in the wrong century—sparking big mysteries.

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A 100-million-year-old rock was found encasing a modern-looking hammer.

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An ancient Greek “computer” discovered in a shipwreck, far ahead of its time.

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Clay jars from 2,000 years ago that may have generated electricity.

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Tiny gold artifacts from Colombia shaped exactly like modern airplanes.

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Mysterious carved discs in China said to tell stories of space travelers.

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