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Newsweek
7 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Internet in Awe at What Man Finds in Old Furnace
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Reddit user has revealed that his father had found over $40,000 in an old furnace, sending viewers on the platform into a spin. The Reddit user, who goes by dmatson724 on the platform had shared the post on June 19. In it, they showed an image of several thick wads of cash that had been tied up with rubber bands and left in old tins. "My father found over $40,000 inside an old furnace," the Reddit user said, quickly grabbing the attention of viewers online. The post has since been upvoted more than 116,000 times to date, sparking more than 5,400 comments in the process. After being met with huge public interest, the Reddit user decided to share more details about the find in the comments section. "No he's not the owner of the furnace, yes it's been returned to the owner, and yes there was a small reward," they said. They added: "He was picking the furnace up for scrap when he laid it down the door opened and the tins fell out. We have zero connections to the owners of the money. What they do with it is their business. Stealing it was never considered. It's a weird situation to be in and he did what he thought was right. The $5 with the pink on it started in '08 so that is less than 17 years old but it may not have been placed there all at once. The money being placed differently may indicate that it did not all happen at once. Hard to say. Some of the tins are rusted at the bottom for those saying they look new." A stock image of several large wads of cash. A stock image of several large wads of cash. Getty Images The Reddit user went on to share that their "retirement aged father" was just trying to make a couple bucks to get by. "This would have been life changing money for him but it's not his to keep," the Reddit user added. "He does not use the internet. He will not see your hate messages but I do and it is extremely uncalled for. It is easy to say what you would do if you were in situation but you are not." Despite the Reddit user's attempt to spark peace, some of the comments that followed his update indicated that several users still believe the funds had not been placed with their rightful owner. "Why yes! I did leave my cash hidden in the furnace! I almost forgot! Thank you for returning it to it's definitely true and rightful owner, me!" one viewer said. "Exactly," another added. "Kind of doubt the person he returned it to was actually the original 'owner.' But they are now!" "I really wish you didn't respond cause I would have said, no he didn't," a third viewer shared. However, other users were much kinder, sharing lighthearted comments or poking fun at the find instead. "Banks are too risky!" one viewer commented. "Stashes $40,000 in paper next to fire." "Someone's Depression Era grandpa didn't trust banks," another added. Newsweek reached out to u/dmatson724 for more information via Reddit. Do you have any funny or adorable videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them to life@ and they could appear on our site.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Road To Perdition: Trailer, certificate and where to watch
Depression-era gangster drama with Tom Hanks as a mob enforcer on the run with his son 2002
Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Jacob Elordi and Lily-Rose Depp Team Up for Cormac McCarthy's OUTER DARK Adaptation — GeekTyrant
Jacob Elordi and Lily-Rose Depp are set to star in a new adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's haunting 1968 novel Outer Dark , and it's shaping up to be a bold, unsettling ride. Directed by Oscar-winning Son of Saul filmmaker László Nemes, Outer Dark marks his first English-language feature and is set against the bleak backdrop of Depression-era Appalachia. It tells the story of 'a young woman who bears her brother's baby. The brother leaves the nameless infant in the woods to die, but tells his sister that the newborn died of natural causes and had to be buried. 'The sister discovers this lie and sets out to find the baby for herself. But as both brother and sister separately move through the countryside, three terrifying strangers are on their tails, wreaking death and destruction wherever they appear.' Described as a 'dark fairytale,' the film is expected to begin shooting in 2026. Clara Royer, who previously collaborated with Nemes, co-wrote the screenplay. Nemes said in a statement: 'Since reading Outer Dark the first time, it has been my dream to make it into a film, and to find the appropriate cinematic language that would do justice to Cormac McCarthy's evocative and cosmological work. Joined by two magnetic actors, I now feel it's possible. 'The extraordinary source material is a profound inspiration to build a unique world that vibrates with life and death at the same time. An exciting road-movie, a terrible and beautiful journey into the labyrinth of the human soul – this is the ambition I have for Outer Dark.' The cast is more than up for the material. Lily-Rose Depp is coming off the back of Nosferatu , a gothic horror that earned critical acclaim and became a box office success. Meanwhile, Elordi, following acclaimed turns in Priscilla and The Narrow Road To The Deep North , is already locked into a stacked slate: he'll appear next as the monster in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein , as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights , and in Ridley Scott's upcoming Dog Stars . Nemes recently wrapped Orphan , his third feature, and he's also prepping Moulin , a WWII drama about French resistance hero Jean Moulin. For fans of Cormac McCarthy's bleak, poetic brand of American gothic, which include No Country For Old Men and The Road , this new film has serious promise. Source: Deadline
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
90 Plus: Louise ‘Sammie' McClelland
ELTON, La. () — A 105-year-old resident of Elton, Louise Samrow McClelland, who is fondly referred to as 'Sammie,' received the key to the city. 'When I started teaching, another Louise was teaching there, and that's where the Sammie comes in. They started calling me 'Sammie from the Samrow,'' McClelland said. Louise was born and raised in Slidell as one of seven children. She was the only girl among six boys. 'We go to Mandeville to go dancing on Saturday night,' McClelland said. 'All the girls had to have a chaperone. Well, I had my brothers. So, I went with my brothers.' Being the family's only sister, Louise shares how her brothers were always good to her. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'I don't think there was one of them I wasn't close to,' she said. 'My oldest brother was very protective of me. The others were younger.' Life in Slidell was simple. 'There was no electricity, air conditioning, radio, or television. Nothing like that,' McClelland said. Louise shares that despite the challenges of the Depression Era, her family managed to remain untouched by its hardships. 'We didn't realize the Depression was going on. We had gardens, we had chickens, we had ducks, we had pigs. We had cows we milked,' she said. 90 Plus: Wilma Daigle In college, Louise majored in English and French and earned minors in math, social studies, and PE. 'So when I graduated, I was qualified to teach all five subjects,' she said. 'When I taught in Iota, I taught math, civics, and PE.' Louise taught in schools in Iota, Crowley and Elton. She also recalls being assigned to teach the class when her teacher left early in high school. 'He would say okay, Louise take over,' McClelland said. 'I was supposed to be in that class learning, but then I taught his class while he took off doing something.' Louise met her husband while playing bingo in Crowley and later attended a dance with some friends, where someone else drove instead of her friend. 'I thought, 'Whose car is this?' It was the man standing up against the wall glaring at me, but it was my husband later on. That's where I met him,' McClelland said. Today, Louise reflects on her life and says that God has blessed her. 'I belong to the Catholic Church,' she said. 'I lectured, was a Eucharistic minister, and worked with the RCIA. I taught catechism. I was director of religious education for a while.' Louise's secret to a long life? 'Eat right, follow God's rule, and exercise.' Crawfish prices hit season low just in time for Easter celebrations Here's how to stay safe from the measles while traveling 90 Plus: Louise 'Sammie' McClelland Lafayette special needs child also has special musical talent Arrest made after Pit Bull Olive found shot and tied to tree Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
