Grandson Finds Priceless Secrets Buried Under Grandmother's Home

A Mysterious Pouch

The next thing they looked at was this pouch. It was in great condition and kept the valuable items inside safe. They were surprised to see an incredible family heirloom...

A Golden Pocket Watch

Inside of the pouch was a solid gold pocket watch! On the back, the date 1776 was engraved. Back then, it was common for people of high status to carry around golden objects, including pocket watches.

The More You Know

If you take all the letters from the word "wizard" and swap them with opposite letters (a->z, b->y), it spells wizard backwards.
In 1567, the man said to have the longest beard in the world died after he tripped over his beard running away from a fire.
Mount Everest is bigger now than the last time it was measured.
The word "kimono" means "a thing to wear."

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.