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Woman Finds Box of Familiar Photos at Flea Market—2 Words Change Everything

Woman Finds Box of Familiar Photos at Flea Market—2 Words Change Everything

Summary

An artist in Los Angeles discovered a box of lost family photos belonging to TV host Ricki Lake at a flea market. These photos, thought to be destroyed in a recent fire, were returned to Lake, bringing emotional relief.

Key Facts

  • Los Angeles artist Patricia Scanlon found a box of photos at a flea market.
  • The photos belonged to TV host Ricki Lake.
  • Lake believed all her family photos were destroyed in a fire earlier in the year.
  • Patricia Scanlon found a letter with Ricki Lake’s name, confirming the photos' ownership.
  • Scanlon reached Lake through social media by posting some photos.
  • Lake expressed gratitude and emotional relief at recovering the lost memories.
  • Scanlon felt compelled to visit the flea market due to a strong urge, which led to the discovery.

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