3. Unidentified Creatures in New Zealand: When his mother noticed unusual bugs in her kitchen, Tim Clark of New Zealand hurried to her rescue. Confused by the unknown animals, Tim posted images and videos to social media in an attempt to get assistance. The enigma surrounding these peculiar bugs remained unanswered as scientists at the University of Auckland were unable to identify the organisms with certainty.

4. A couple remodeling their kitchen floor discovered a secret safe with a mechanical combination lock that contained cash and vintage whiskey. They opened it because, just two months before, they had discovered a note with the combination. They found eight piles of $100 bills—worth $51,000—as well as an old whiskey bottle dating back to 1960 within.

5. Old Roman Villa Under London Barn: London carpet designer Luke Irwin had planned to turn his barn into a table tennis area. A complex mosaic floor was discovered by workmen during the repair. Archaeologists subsequently discovered that the home was constructed on the site of an ancient Roman villa that dates back to 220 A.D. and reported the discovery to the city government.

6. Pinos Puente Walls infested with Bees: A Pinos Puente couple soon discovered that the enigmatic humming noises they were hearing inside their house were caused by bees penetrating a hole in the wall. More than 80,000 bees, according to beekeeper Sergio Guerrero, are inside the walls. Guerrero meticulously removed and relocated the swarm over several hours, highlighting the rare coexistence of insects and people.

These stories serve as a reminder that remodeling a home can reveal hidden gems and the amazing world of animals that inhabit our living quarters, in addition to the building’s history.