# US couple finds live Civil War-era artillery shell in basement of newly bought home

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- Published: 2026-11-04T04:36:10+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-young-pennsylvania-couple-clearing-out-their-newly-bought-home-in-south-connellsville-found-a-strange-object-left-in-the-basement-by-the-old-owners-a-bomb-squad-confirmed-it-was-a-live-civil-war-era-artillery-shell/articleshow/135491357.cms
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A young couple in Pennsylvania discovered a live Civil War-era artillery shell while clearing out the basement of their newly purchased home in South Connellsville. The object was among belongings left behind by the previous owners. The couple alerted police, who contacted the Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad. Specialists confirmed the shell was live and removed it for proper disposal.

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