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Jun 2024
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Lost luggage: What happens to it? (Track...

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Today's story: Have you ever wondered what airlines do with all the lost luggage? If they can't find owners after three months, they go to auction. Here's what happens to all the lost clothes, jewelry, and electronics (and how you might get in on the action).

Learn this English expression: To track something down is to find it after a long search

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