OMG! See what crazy things Uber passengers left behind this year!

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    Ever wonder what happens to all the stuff people leave in Ubers? Well, Uber just dropped its ninth annual Lost & Found Index. Think of it as a hilarious, slightly cringe-worthy peek into our collective forgetfulness.

    Sure, they’re having a laugh, but there’s a point. Uber wants you to know how easy it is to report and (hopefully) get back your lost stuff using their app.

    The Usual Suspects

    No surprise here: Apple reigns supreme. iPhones and AirPods top the list of most forgotten items. Android users, you’re not off the hook. A whopping 1. 7 million phones went missing during rides. That’s a lot of dropped calls!

    But Wait, There’s More. .. Way More

    This is where it gets interesting. Forget phones and wallets. Check out some of the truly bizarre items people have left behind:

    • A mannequin head with real human hair. Seriously?
    • A Viking drinking horn. Skol! But maybe not in the backseat.
    • A Ghostbusters ghost trap. Who you gonna call. .. to get your stuff back?
    • A chainsaw. Safety first, people!
    • A DNA testing kit. Trying to solve a mystery on the go?
    • Two mattresses. How does that even happen?
    • Ten live lobsters. Talk about a seafood surprise.

    And that’s just a taste. The full list is wild.

    The Forgetful Top 10

    For those who like to keep it classic, here are the most commonly forgotten items:

    1. Phone
    2. Wallet
    3. Keys
    4. Luggage
    5. Headphones
    6. Glasses
    7. Clothing
    8. Passport
    9. Vape
    10. Water Bottle

    Late Nights and Lost Items

    Turns out, we’re most forgetful between 11 p. m. and midnight. Coincidence? I think not. New York, you might want to double-check your belongings before exiting. You’re leading the forgetfulness charts!

    The Weirdest Trends

    This year saw a surge in forgotten legal documents, booze, pickleball gear (it’s having a moment! ), and yoga equipment. But the strangest? Teeth. Yes, teeth. Uber drivers apparently found more teeth than the Tooth Fairy could handle. Maybe she should start using Uber?