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2 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Residents Move Into 1950s Home—Years Later Make Shock Discovery in Basement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Minnesota homeowner has sparked intrigue across Reddit after discovering an unusual key hidden in the rafters of their basement—years after moving into their 1950s-era house. The post, titled "Odd key in the basement rafters..." was shared by u/edrift101 to the r/Weird subreddit on June 16 and included a couple of images showing a tarnished old key. "We found this years after moving into our new home," the user wrote in the caption. "No idea how long it's been there, but the house was built in the 1950s (Minneapolis, MN). Doesn't match anything in the house or the garage," the poster said, adding "maybe there's a secret keyhole somewhere in the house, ala Locke & Key [fictional television series]? That could be fun." The discovery in the Reddit post comes as U.S. homeowners face soaring housing costs. According to a 2024 report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, millions of potential homebuyers have been "priced out of the market by elevated home prices and interest rates." The home price surge was reported in 97 of the top 100 markets, with higher rises in the northeast and Midwest regions, the report found. 'Treasure Stashes' The recent post drew a wave of speculation and amateur detective work from Reddit users eager to weigh in on the mysterious artifact, which bears a resemblance to what many call a "skeleton key." "That appears to be a warded lock key," wrote u/whitecholklet. "Sometimes called a skeleton key or warded lock pick, it could be used to open a lot of older style locks. People hid them in their house in case they lost a key or sometimes just used it as a key." Other Redditors chimed in with their own theories—ranging from the practical to the imaginative. One user, u/la_picasa, speculated that the original lock was likely replaced at some point, saying "the lock(s) it was used for probably got changed at some point in time. If you're just now finding that though, I would be searching the rafters in hidden spots for treasure stashes! People used to hide cash up in there." Some comments ventured further off the beaten path. "Similar keys work in some old mouse and rat traps I have seen," noted u/TheSunRisesintheEast. "It is supposed to keep the poisoned bait from being accessed." Others considered more sentimental or historical origins. "Maybe it is the very first key for the first front door when the home was built???" suggested u/SILVERSKID70. Another user, u/NoVillage7217, said: "If it's in the basement, it could have gone to a hope chest stored there in the past." Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via the Reddit messaging system. A stock image of a rusted key on a wooden table. A stock image of a rusted key on a wooden table. Getty Have you ever made a unique discovery in your home? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Tracker's Eric Graise? 5 Things to Know About the Actor Playing Bobby After Onscreen Absence
Tracker fans were paying close attention to Eric Graise's character Bobby — so of course they noticed when he went missing for multiple episodes for no apparent reason. The hit CBS series, which premiered in February 2024, is centered around a survivalist named Colter (Justin Hartley) who travels the country helping to solve a variety of mysteries. Based on Jeffery Deaver's novel The Never Game, Tracker follows Colter week to week as he works on cases with help from Teddi (Robin Weigert), Velma (Abby McEnany), technology genius Bobby (Graise) and personal attorney Reenie (Fiona Rene). "We do have a running joke though, of how many times Colter has broken the law. Our grips department put together a list and it's ridiculous. My idea was to have, maybe at the end of season 2, my wrap gift to everyone be a hoodie that lists all of the things that he's done," Hartley joked with The Wrap in May 2024. "Like assault, breaking and entering, kidnapping, all that stuff. But it's a long list already. Every episode, he's doing something illegal, right?" It wasn't Colter's shenanigans that caught the audience's attention in season 2. Just as Tracker was in the middle of the season, Graise was nowhere to be found. Instead, Bobby's cousin Randy (Chris Lee) took over in his place for seven consecutive episodes. Bobby ultimately returned in an April 2025 episode — but not before Graise's absence sparked online concerns. Burning 'Tracker' Questions We Need Answered Before Season 3: Is Gina Alive? Will Billie Return? Keep scrolling for what to know about Graise after he played Bobby since season 1 on Tracker: In addition to Tracker, Graise has appeared on Step Up: High Water, Locke & Key, Queer as Folk, The Tomorrow War, Teenage Bounty Hunters, Dynasty and The Walking Dead. Graise, who is also a dancer, directed a 2018 short film titled Limited Space. 'The character was initially written as a very rigid kind of suit and tie type of guy, very posh — and then they met me,' Graise told Ebony in August 2024. 'Bobby's a witty, smart kind of guy. I identify a lot with that. I was excited to bring a little more of myself to the role.' Graise went on to point out that Bobby was located in Chicago — while he was born in Illinois. 'They didn't even know that,' he added. Over the years, Graise has discussed having a double leg amputation as a child, telling Ebony in August 2024, 'I think what's fun for me with disabled characters is that I like to see them be a vital part of the story line. But at the same time, it's the norm ... [Bobby is] just like everybody else.' Graise has been an advocate for representation since being in the public eye. He spoke at the White House during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act event in 2015 alongside Marlee Matlin, Camryn Manheim and Ali Stroker. Most Iconic Guest Stars From Justin Hartley's 'Tracker' Series: Sofia Pernas, Jensen Ackles and More Graise has opened up about his interest in screenwriting, telling Amplitude in 2020 that he was "writing a pilot" for a series. "[It's] been kicking around for three years now. The pilot is basically finished, and I'm working on the story bible right now. It has a lot of backstory to it and tons of family heritage, and I need to know all of that heritage," he explained at the time. "When I'm writing, I'm writing a character with a disability. I'm not writing the disability, and I'm not writing a character. I'm writing a character with a disability." Graise continued: "I think able-bodied writers and actors have a hard time putting the two together. Either they'll create a character where their whole world is defined by their disability, or they'll create a character that's completely devoid of their disability. Neither one is really true to life." Fans started to grow concerned during the back half of season 2 when Graise's prolonged absence wasn't addressed for five consecutive episodes. There was a development during a March 2025 episode of the hit CBS series when Colter and Randy confirmed that Bobby was going to his "friend's funeral." Graise ultimately returned after a seven-episode absence. "I am taking it one day at a time," he said in an April 2025 episode. "But I had to come back and fix this mess."
