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'World's largest' time capsule opened in Nebraska after 50 years
NBC Newsยท2025-07-08 21:12

Event Summary - A small town in America celebrated July 4th by unsealing a time capsule [1] - The time capsule, considered the world's biggest by the World Record Academy, was a roadside attraction for 50 years [1] - The unsealing revealed a collection of Americana from 1975, including pet rocks and a leisure suit [1] Capsule Contents & Logistics - The capsule contained a Chevy Vega and thousands of other items [2] - It took three days to open the 45 ton (approximately 40823 kg) capsule, requiring a crane [2] Sentimental Value - The capsule creator, Harold Davidson, aimed to capture memories and the passage of time [3] - The significance of the capsule lies not in its contents, but in the reflection of the past and present [3] - The event honored both the past and the present during the celebration [4]