The Declaration of Independence and Other Amazing Yard Sale Finds | Mental Floss List Show | 531

Keep your eyes peeled the next time you go to a yard sale. Amidst the old VHS tapes and dusty furniture, you just might find some real treasures. In this week’s episode of The List Show, Erin (@erincmccarthy) shares 20 amazing yard sale finds, including classic paintings, expensive jewelry, rare photographs, and even the Declaration of Independence. That’s right, the next time you find yourself flipping through a stack of moldy magazines and old newspapers at your neighbor’s yard sale, keep your eyes peeled for John Hancock’s signature.

The Declaration of Independence, an ancient Egyptian bronze cat, and a watch from a James Bond movie are just a few of the amazing yard sale, flea market, and thrift store finds featured in this week’s episode of The List Show. Think yard sales are all old junk? This episode of The List Show will make you think again.

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