This capsule was assembled and buried by Aaron Schaefer on 4/29/93 at 00:00. DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 2050. (I was certainly ambitious with that date)
In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Popped the Top

I *knew* that batteries would be in short supply in the future.

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Jam Packed

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Emptied Out

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Plane & Tank – Radio Shack

A pretty sweet video game that I don’t remember. I’ll be trying to track down some batteries for it this weekend. How did I put in all other battery sizes but this one?!

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Game Back

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Money and Crystals

I distinctly remember putting these sugar crystals in the time capsule thinking it would be futuristic and awesome when I opened it, all fortress of solitude-style. Nailed it!

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Just Say No to Family Pictures

Clearly my pants were inspired by the opening sequence of Saved by the Bell. The rat was my pet that I had named “Noduh” because my parent’s got annoyed with my siblings and me repeatedly saying it, thus the phrase had become outlawed in my house until I found the pet-naming loophole.

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Art Supplies, Batteries, and a Scorpion

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

TV Guide’s 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

This is filled with hilarity.
In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Historic Object Containment Envelope

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Favorite Rocks

Thoroughly impressed with my 10-year-old self’s fine rock selection skills.
In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Stars of Our Time

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Baseball, Football, and Basketball Cards

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Card Fronts

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Card Backs

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Card Collection

In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Favorite Magic Trick

Read Directions
In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Bill Tube

Marked bill reappears in sealed tube.
In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

Royal Magic

Not as impressive as advertised.
In 1993, My 10-Year-Old Self Sent a Time Capsule Into the Future. This Week I Opened It.Image Credit: Reddit user elasticdog

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