30-year-old time capsule found in university library book

In a development like something out of a Harry Potter novel, a university law student found a piece of paper tucked into a library book he had checked out dating back from 1986.

 “This slip of paper serves as a time capsule for the first person to find it,” the inscription read.

“As you read this, cast your mind back to 9.25pm 14/10/1986. Ask yourself, 'Where was I?' 'What was I doing?' Add the date you find this, on the back, and return the slip to be discovered again... and again... and again...” it reads on.

The book’s finder, Matthew Di Caterina, posted the script onto Facebook and the post has since gone viral. However, Di Caterina has refused to disclose the book’s title, in hopes that the time capsule will continue for future University of Adelaide students.

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