Top 14 Unveiling Remarkable Discoveries Found by Chance

1. Live WWII Bombs Found in Orlando Neighborhood

Discovery of WWII Bombs in Orlando, Florida Location: Orlando, Florida Year of Discovery: 2008 Estimated Cleanup Costs: $10 million* In 2008, a surprising discovery was made in a neighborhood in Orlando, Florida, where live World War II bombs were found concealed within a complex of a thousand homes. While not as glamorous as gold or other treasures, this find posed significant safety concerns for the community.

Live WWII Bombs Found in Orlando Neighborhood The area in Orlando where live WWII bombs were discovered used to be the PineCastle Jeep Range, a site where bomb tests were conducted by WWII engineers. The situation necessitated intervention from the Army Corps, which spent $10 million to safely remove the devices. In 2008, well-maintained yards were marked with small red flags indicating the locations of the bombs. This revelation understandably angered many residents, as the American military's silence regarding construction on a former bomb-testing zone raised significant safety concerns.