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America’s 250-Year Time Capsule

America’s 250-Year Time Capsule

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They just sealed a 900-pound time capsule in Philly, set to open in 2276—part of America’s 250th independence celebration. Built with a watertight stainless steel cylinder and humidity-controlled interior, it’s packed with contributions from every state, territory, and branch of government: letters, poems, AI-generated future predictions (including California’s wild “Pacific Federation” idea), a whale bone, even a diamond. No rust-prone items—like Maryland’s Old Bay—made the cut. It’s not just history—it’s a snapshot of our creativity, diversity, and resilience, hoping future generations will see us not just as we were, but as we dared to imagine ourselves.

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