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Woman Finds Lamp in Thrift—One Detail Shows It Was ‘Probably’ Made Pre-9/11

Woman Finds Lamp in Thrift—One Detail Shows It Was ‘Probably’ Made Pre-9/11

Summary

A woman in Michigan found a lamp in a thrift store that seems to show the New York City skyline before September 2001. The lamp went viral after she shared a video of it online, capturing attention due to its depiction of planes around the skyline which includes a reference to the pre-9/11 World Trade Center.

Key Facts

  • A Michigan woman discovered a New York-themed lamp in a thrift store.
  • The lamp portrays the city's skyline, which appears to include images from before the 9/11 attacks.
  • The woman shared a video of the lamp on TikTok, and it received over 990,000 views.
  • The lamp has moving airplanes when switched on.
  • It was priced at $70 in the store.
  • The World Trade Center's Twin Towers were symbols of New York before they were destroyed in the 9/11 attacks.
  • Many people online shared memories of seeing the lamp in the past.
  • Thrift store finds often gain popularity on social media due to their nostalgic value.

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