Homeowner Rips Up Old CarpetStunned by What Is Found Underneath [Video]

A post about a homeowner in rural Utah making an unexpected discovery beneath two layers of carpet—an ornate, vintage linoleum floor that had been concealed for decades—has captivated thousands of users on Reddit.

The viral post, titled “I think I’m in shock,” was shared by Reddit user u/SicilianMeatball in the r/centuryhomes subreddit. It has gained 10,000 upvotes since it was posted on March 11, with commenters fascinated by the preserved flooring and the history behind it.

“Ripped up an absolutely horrific yellow shag carpet, and some sort of gray commercial office space carpet, then a layer of disgusting foam padding and this was hidden under it all. It’s like finding buried treasure!!,” the homeowner wrote in the post. “There are some fine cracks, small paint splatters, and wear spots, but overall, it’s in surprisingly good condition!”

The homeowner believes the house was built in 1910, the poster told Newsweek, detailing …