An iPhone, a Coca-Cola bottle and a bone from an endangered white whale were among the items sealed in a time capsule buried on Saturday (July 4) in Philadelphia as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. The capsule, intended to be opened in 2276 during the nation's 500th anniversary, was lowered into the ground during a ceremony featuring America 250 officials and invited guests.

Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this 4 July.

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, a gigantic time capsule has been buried with numerous items from every state to...

An iPhone, a Coca-Cola bottle and a bone from an endangered white whale were among the items sealed in a time capsule buried on Saturday (July 4) in Philadelphia as part of…

The United States has now marked its 250th anniversary, but one part of the celebration has only just begun. Beneath the ground in Philadelphia, a specially engineered time…