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Touch the Fire

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FOUND by Robert in the pages of Crime and Punishment

Not sure when or where this came from, or how long it was waiting inside that book for me to find it. I always find stuff in books but when I found this I thought it seemed worthy. Anyway it’s become my favorite bookmark, at least until I forget it inside a book for the next person to find.

Great Job on

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FOUND by Emma in La Crosse, Wisconsin

I found this when I needed it most. It was on the door of a bathroom stall.

Chocking on Cheerios

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FOUND by Louise in my yard after a windy recycle collection day

After finding this in my yard, I’m really going to be on the lookout at the next block party for some one quiet, who stays away from breakfast cereal, with shrinking thighs and keeps falling down. I hope it’s not contagious.

Dear Virgil

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FOUND by Michael on the street in my neighborhood

I was walking out to my car to go to work and noticed a postcard laying on the street with a nicely rendered image of a ketch-style sailboat plying through a foamy ocean wave. I turned the card over to discover this romantic missive.

Arabic Love Letter

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[We'd love a decent translation of this note-- if there are any Arabic speakers out there, hit us up at with a translation! -- Eds]

FOUND by Emma in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

I found this on the beach while I was walking my dogs. I have no idea as to what it says as I cannot read Arabic. When I found the letter it was wrapped up in a tiny blue material pounch held together by one safety pin. My guess is that it is a love letter from a woman as the paper is covered in a very strong smelling perfume.

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I Didn’t Know

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FOUND by Cassidy L. behind a Bed Bath & Beyond on some shipping pallets

My dad found this note on these shipping pallets (big wooden crate-like things).