Couple In England Moves Into 1960’s Home, Finds Mysterious Metal Suitcase Hidden In Storage

Be prepared to be creeped out!  A couple in England just moved into a house from the 1960's.  While putting stuff away they found a mysterious suitcase in a hidden closet on the second floor.  The suitcase was made of metal and was a little banged up. It clearly was old and had been there for a while.  The videos that follow describes what happens next.  The video's in The Pit also show what they found in the suitcase.

What would you do if you found a mysterious hidden closet in the house that you just moved into?  IF that hidden closet had a metal suitcase in it... would you open it?!   I tell ya what I would do... I'd open that potential Pandora's box up but keep a cross, some garlic, and a baseball bat ready just in case!  Well, they did open that mysterious suitcase in a hidden closet.  And what did they find?  Some people think it's freakin' creepy.

The first video starts out like a typical video from someone who is proud of their new home purchase.  "Hey, here's a tour of our new house!  Look at how cute it is.  Look at the absolute awful taste that the previous owner had when it comes to home décor!  Wait, what's this hidden closet (that could potentially hide some kind of hidden dungeon).  Let's see!"

So that sets the stage for this little trip down Scary Movie Lane.  You can see the suitcase, or briefcase or whatever that thing is but clearly you can't get to it.  At least not through the closet that you were in.  I don't know about you but I would find it hard to sleep at night knowing that there was a mysterious metal suitcase in my house.  What if the thing were filled with something valuable?  Stacks of cash?  Or stocks and bonds?  What if it had a previously unknown Monet or Van Gogh painting?  Then again, what if it had body parts or something sinister?  Yeah.  I'm not sleeping until I find a way into that hidden closet to pull that thing out.

OK, so that's better.  We now know that we were looking in the wrong spot.  I get it.  You just got the house.  The moving process is stressful enough.  You're unpacking all your stuff into the closets and moving on as quickly as possible.  I mean, spare bedrooms are the last thing you'd deal with, right?  Unpack the kitchen, get that place working so I can feed myself.  Set up the couch and the TV so I can entertain myself.  Then, get the BBQ grill set up.  Yeah, that's my priority.  Spare bedroom exploration?  That's like a week down the line.  But, now that we're here, the mysterious suitcase in a hidden closet gets my full attention.

Now, I don't want to say that what I just saw is the creepiest thing I have ever seen because it's not.  But, it's up there.  Maybe if the eyes on that thing were blacked out it would top the list.  That being said:  It's still freaking creepy.  I mean, why on earth was it tied down using the luggage straps?  What, they didn't want it to escape?!  I have too many questions and not enough answers.  You can practically hear the thing inside the suitcase whisper, "Get Out!!!"

As we step into the New Year, it's a great time to clean up our homes and get a fresh start. A survey by Cinch Home Services found that many people have been on a cleaning spree. According to the survey by the home warranty provider, 70.3% of respondents have engaged in a cleaning spree since the start of last year, with 62.6% expressing a "very or extremely" committed attitude toward maintaining cleanliness. Despite these efforts, 45.9% still admit feeling embarrassed about the current state of their living spaces.

In light of these findings, it's worth considering the impact of physical clutter on our cognitive processes. Researchers at the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and other brain-mapping tools, discovered that an abundance of objects in our visual fields hinders information processing. Essentially, the presence of too much stuff limits our ability to focus on the task at hand.

Additionally, a sleep study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine revealed that people sleeping in cluttered rooms are more prone to developing sleep problems and are at a higher risk of developing hoarding disorders.

Recognizing the challenge of finding motivation for decluttering, The Spruce, a home and lifestyle website, provides helpful tips. They recommend using a decluttering checklist to simplify the process, making decisions about what to clear out more manageable. Additionally, using such a checklist allows you to track your progress by checking items off as you work through it. It’s a simple yet motivating and empowering act.

The Spruce recommends focusing on little victories instead of trying to tackle everything at once. This makes the whole process less overwhelming.

For more help, The Spruce breaks down which rooms to clean first and what items to get rid of in each room.  You can find their complete guide here.

Check out some of the top items below.

Expired items take the lead on their bathroom decluttering agenda. This includes makeup that has expired or is no longer used, along with medicines and prescriptions that have reached their expiration date or are no longer necessary. Additionally, items like dried-out nail polish, skincare products, and makeup samples are on their bathroom declutter list.

Paper clutter tops the list for decluttering the bedroom, followed by books that won't be revisited and old magazines. It's perfectly fine to part ways with these items, especially if they've been sitting around gathering dust. You can even opt for something digital instead of having paper as your go-to.

A common decluttering challenge we all face is the overflowing closet. According to The Spruce, the first step is to address clothes that no longer fit. They also advise getting rid of items that haven't been worn in over nine months.

When it comes to your kitchen, duplicate kitchen tools take precedence on their decluttering list. This includes items like extra vegetable peelers, bottle openers, and garlic presses. They also recommend getting rid of appliances that you use only once a year or less. Yes, even if it's that toaster oven collecting dust on your counter.