Moving into a new home is always an adventure, but some house hunters get more than they bargained for when they uncover bizarre relics left behind by previous occupants. From forgotten explosives to peculiar personal items, these discoveries add a whole new layer to the phrase 'moving surprises'.
Explosive Beginnings
One homeowner reported finding sticks of dynamite in their basement – a relic from the property's mining past. 'At first I thought it was just old pipes,' they admitted, 'until I spotted the faded warning labels.' Experts were called to safely remove the volatile discovery.
Intimate Surprises
Sex toys rank among the most common awkward finds, with one couple discovering an entire collection carefully arranged in what became known as 'the naughty cupboard'. Estate agents suggest such discoveries are more frequent than you might imagine in vacant properties.
Occult Curiosities
Perhaps most unsettling was the liver reader's toolkit found beneath floorboards – complete with stained charts and what appeared to be animal organs preserved in jars. The new owners donated the collection to a museum of medical history.
Other Notable Finds Include:
- A complete Victorian-era dentist's kit
- Boxes of love letters spanning three decades
- A mummified cat in the attic
- An extensive collection of garden gnomes (all missing their hats)
While most discoveries are harmless curiosities, experts recommend caution when dealing with unidentified objects, especially in older properties. 'If in doubt, call the professionals,' advises one home safety officer. 'That 'interesting old bottle' might be nitroglycerin.'
