Overview

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

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AN UNUSUAL COMBINATION.

Observation period: 5 days

Start Date: 2026.04.16

End Date: 2026.04.20

Record: 5 times

Thermos inside plush fabric bag, found in print room, Building 1111
ZoneElementObservation
A Material Composed of metal (thermos) and plush fabric (outer bag)
B Condition Visibly worn; consistent with prolonged daily use
C Estimated value Low monetary value based on visual assessment

Conclusion

This combination of a thermos and a pen bag had been present for over a month at the time of observation. The cluster appeared to be frequently moved by parties unknown, yet no owner ever came forward to claim it. It is one of the more ambiguous specimens in this study — present, displaced, and unresolved.

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DAY 1

Record

The object cluster was discovered on a desk in the print room, Room 304, Building 1111. The primary object was encased within a plush fabric bag; its contents were not visible at the time. No owner was present in the vicinity, and there was no indication of when the objects had been left.

Thermos encased in plush bag on desk
Thermos and plush bag, wider view of the desk

Documentation was completed without disturbing the arrangement. The specimen was left in situ.

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DAY 2

Record

Upon returning to the site, the cluster had been displaced from its original position — moved by an unknown party. The relocation had partially exposed the base of the object inside the bag, revealing what appeared to be the bottom of a thermos: a mixed construction of plastic and metal. The bag itself was not opened at this stage.

Thermos and plush bag, viewed from a distance after being displaced
Thermos in plush bag, front view showing exposed base
Thermos in plush bag, top-down view

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DAY 3

Record

On this visit, the observer opened the plush bag for the first time. The thermos inside was fully visible for the first time since observation began.

Plush bag opened for the first time, thermos fully visible

The thermos was identified as a product of the brand YETI. Its exterior shell is white spray-painted metal. Upon opening, liquid was confirmed to be present — the thermos had not been emptied before being left behind.

YETI thermos, white spray-painted metal exterior
YETI thermos, detail view of branding

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DAY 4

Record

The cluster had been moved again — its third change of position across the observation period. The frequency of relocation, paired with the continued absence of any owner, led the researcher to suspect an undisclosed party actively managing the objects. As an experiment, a note reading "Who's this?" was placed beneath a packet of tissues left beside the cluster, in the hope of eliciting a response.

Thermos and plush bag displaced again on Day 4
Tissues placed beside the object cluster by the researcher
Note reading 'Who's this?' concealed beneath the tissues

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DAY 5

Final Record

Upon return, the tissue packet had been removed — likely by a member of facilities staff. The note placed beneath it was gone along with it. The object cluster itself remained in place, undisturbed and unclaimed.

No response was received. The experiment yielded no result. The observation period is hereby concluded.

Thermos and plush bag still in place on Day 5, tissues removed
Object cluster on Day 5, note and tissues gone, specimen unclaimed