The Weirdest Things Uber Passengers Left Behind Last Year
It’s not surprising that some people who use rideshare accidentally forget their phones, keys, or other common items in the car. However, Uber says that sometimes people leave behind a…
It's not surprising that some people who use rideshare accidentally forget their phones, keys, or other common items in the car. However, Uber says that sometimes people leave behind a lot more than the usual items. Uber dropped their eighth annual Lost & Found Index. It's a snapshot of the most surprising and most popular items left behind in Ubers.
Most Unique Lost Items
Over the past year, people have left behind clothing, luggage, headphones, and wallets. Those items topped the list of the most frequently forgotten belongings. Other than usual items, riders often left behind some questionable items. Some people forgot their frontal hair toupees, live turtles, trays of meat pie, tubs of surgical implants, and more.
The top three most unique lost items include frontal hair toupees, hot sauce and a breathalyzer, and two containers with spiders in them. Regarding food, the most forgotten items include Leftovers from Pizzeria Portofino, which is in Chicago, Illinois, a whole smoked pork belly, and a cooler with meat.
Most Forgetful Cities
The rideshare company also looked into the most forgetful cities. According to their list, the most forgetful cities include Miami, Florida, Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Uber Lost & Found Trends
One trend they saw last year is that the most popular color of lost items was red. Riders around the country lost several healing crystals, including purple Amethysts, green Aventurines, and more. The top lost car keys were from Mini Cooper owners. January 21st is the most forgetful day of the year, with the most lost items recorded. The most popular hours of the day lost items were reported were 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm. People are most likely to forget luggage on Mondays, headphones on Tuesdays, and wallets on Wednesdays.
The rideshare provider said the best way to retrieve forgotten items is to call your driver. If you've left your phone behind, however, you can access your Uber account from a computer and contact your driver through its app.
You can open the Uber app or log in on a desktop and tap “Activity” on the bottom icon menu. Select the trip on which you lost the item. Scroll down to “Find lost item” in the Help section, and then “Contact driver about a lost item.” Enter your phone number to call the driver. If your driver picks up and confirms that your item has been found, coordinate a mutually convenient time and place to meet for its return to you. If your driver doesn’t pick up, leave a detailed voicemail describing your item and the best way to contact you.
Lost In Translation: 7 Commonly Misused Phrases
Misusing phrases is something that happens all the time. And there are a few reasons why it's so common. Languages are constantly changing and evolving, so what was right in the past might not be the case anymore. Plus, many of the phrases we hear being misused have become part of our everyday conversations. And we pick them up without knowing the correct meaning or usage.
When we're just having a casual chat, we tend to focus more on getting our point across quickly, rather than following strict grammar rules. But idioms and expressions can be super confusing, even for native speakers. You also have to consider that there are different regions and cultures that have their own ways of interpreting and using phrases. Misusing phrases is normal and a part of how language changes.
People mess up phrases more than you think. Those common sayings somehow get twisted and turned in ways no one ever intended. From funny mix-ups to downright confusing expressions. But what are some of the most common ones we all get wrong from time to time?
Here are some phrases that people mess up all the time, and you might've missed a few of them yourself.
"I could care less"
(golubovy/ Getty images)Here's a phrase that's used to show you don't really care about something. But here's the thing about saying "I could care less." When you say it, it accidentally implies that you actually care a little bit. The correct version of this common saying is "I couldn't care less," meaning you don't care at all. If you could care less, that means that you care at least a little bit. (golubovy/ Getty images)
“Nip it in the butt”
(Deagreez/ Getty images)Ever heard someone say, "nip it in the butt"? Well, turns out that's not quite right. The correct phrase is actually "nip it in the bud." When you "nip something in the bud," it means you're taking care of a problem early on, before it gets worse. But "nip it in the butt"? Well, that doesn't really make any sense. It's just one of those funny little mistakes that somehow made its way into our language. (Deagreez/ Getty images)
“Butt naked”
(Deagreez/ Getty Images)You’ve probably heard people say "butt naked" when they mean someone's completely naked. Well, the correct phrase is actually "buck naked." Next time you want to describe someone in their birthday suit, remember it's "buck naked" instead of "butt naked." (Deagreez/ Getty Images)
“Statue of limitations”
(Georgii Boronin/ Getty Images)A phrase that gets mixed up quite a bit is "statue of limitations." The correct term is actually "statute of limitations." It sounds pretty similar, but it's not about a fancy sculpture. It's about a legal time limit for taking action. The mix-up between "statue" and "statute" is one of those things that just got lost in translation somewhere along the way. (Georgii Boronin/ Getty Images)
“Case and point”
(Dima Berlin/ Getty Images)Many people mistakenly say "case and point" instead of the correct phrase “case in point.” "Case in point," is all about pointing to a perfect example that backs up what we're saying. On the other hand, "case and point" doesn't really make sense. It's one of those common mistakes that has become surprisingly widespread. (Dima Berlin/ Getty Images)
“A doggy dog world”
(Viktor_Gladkov/ Getty Images)A phrase that gets all jumbled up quite often is "A doggy dog world." The actual phrase is "A dog-eat-dog world,” which describes a world where everyone's out for themselves, and it's super competitive. The mix-up could possibly happen because "doggy" sounds similar to "dog-eat-dog." or because of "Doggy Dogg World" from Snoop Dogg's 1993 debut album, "Doggystyle." (Viktor_Gladkov/ Getty Images)
“Flush out”
(Deagreez/ Getty Images)“Flush out” or Flesh out?” The correct term is actually "flesh out." When you "flesh out" something, you're adding more substance or filling in the details. It's like giving it a fuller, more complete picture. But "flush out" could mean actually flushing something out, like a toilet. (Deagreez/ Getty Images)
