What do bread clips, fire alarms, and umbrella covers have in common? Most people toss them, but not our guests.
Diana Mendoza has spent nearly 20 years collecting bread clips and helps moderate a global research community dedicated to their study. Tim Zhang, a recent high school grad, has over 400 fire alarms and a booming YouTube channel. And on a small island in Maine, Nancy 3. Hoffman runs the world’s only Umbrella Cover Museum, complete with a disco ball and an adults-only section.
These collectors are filled with joy, meaning, and a deep love for the overlooked.
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