While fixing a leak, workers made an amazing discovery. What is being called the oldest time capsule, found in the United States,has been unearthed under the Golden Dome, at the Massachusetts State House. The 219 year old capsule, originally made of cowhide,was actually buried by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, back in 1795! It was actually found in the cornerstone of the building, back in 1855. At that time, it was revealed that the capsule contained papers, a Raul Revere plate and coins dating back to the 1600s.After adding some additional artifacts, the capsule was reburied, this time inside a copper box. The historic capsule,now covered with white plaster and having turned green, will first be X-rayed, before opening it. It hasn't yet been determined what will be done with the time capsule.
What do you think?
1. Do you think the time capsule should be reburied after it has been reviewed or should it go on display in a museum? Give a reason for your opinion.
2. If you could add 3 items to the capsule to show events of our current world, what would you place inside?Give a reason for your selected items.
3. Why do you think the time capsule will be x-rayed before opening it?
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Photogrtaph of the conservator for the Boston's Museum of Fine Arts holding the time capsule is from Time.com
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