Ancient Rome Scavenger Hunt

Find objects which people did not have in Roman times

Some suggestions:

anything plastic (toys, mixing bowls, spoons)
anything electronic (TV, VCR, telephone, doorbell, refrigerator, stove)
indoor plumbing (toilet, sink)
synthetic fabrics (nylon, fiberfill, rayon, polyester)
water heater
ballpoint pens
pencils
paper
New World foods like bananas and squash and potatoes
a lot of garbage and pollution
anything knit, like a sweater
photographs

I'd be happy to hear your suggestions too! Please write and tell me about your scavenger hunt.

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