Overview

• Everyday essentials such as phones, wallets, keys, clothing and headphones top the list of commonly lost items.
• Among the most unusual items abandoned are an Esky of seafood, a Steve Irwin action figure and $1,200 in meat raffle winnings.
• Forgetfulness peaks during morning rush hours and around 2 am on weekend nights.
• Australians lose different items on specific days of the week, including hats on Mondays, jackets on Tuesdays and AirPods on Thursdays.
• Uber’s in-app lost and found feature lets riders contact drivers directly to recover misplaced belongings.