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America’s Time Capsule for 2276 | US News

On America’s 250th birthday, a time capsule buried deep in Philly holds a snapshot of today—900 pounds of stainless steel packed with quirky, symbolic treasures from every state, like a Civil War eagle feather, Wright brothers fabric, a whale bone, and even an AI’s prediction of California’s future. A modern iPhone, a Native American bookmark, a diamond, a championship pin, and a cookie recipe join the mix, all sealed in a moisture-proof cylinder designed to survive until 2276. It’s not just history—it’s a message in a bottle, bigger and bolder, meant to show future generations who we were…

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