Man Makes Mysterious Find When Cleaning An Old Chimney And You Have To See It

Maps may seem obsolete in today's world with smartphones and GPS devices, but centuries ago, they were the only tool travelers had to navigate the world. A man in Aberdeen, Scotland, was working on some home renovations when he discovered something unusual stuffed in the chimney. At first glance, the mysterious bundle appeared to be a series of rags used to stop draughts, but upon further examination, the man discovered it was something much more valuable. These "rags" were actually a map dating back to the 17th century. Realizing he had something significant on his hands, he set out to...

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