A man showed how the earth has been "devouring" his house for 30 years (2 photos)

An unusual wooden house from the mid-20th century has been found half-buried underground. The structure is gradually sinking into the soil, sparking interest and discussion among online users due to its mysterious state of preservation.





An unusual structure, built in the 1940s, became a sensation on Reddit after its owner shared a photo of the wooden house literally sinking into the ground.

A post by user u/jwatts47 showed a windowless house, partially buried in grass. Steam billowed from its chimney, creating an eerie, almost mystical atmosphere. The photo quickly garnered over 27,000 likes and attracted over 830 comments from users amazed by the sight.

"I have an old sugar mill that's being eaten away by the earth, and steam is coming out of the chimney," the author wrote.

According to the owner, the building was erected in the 1940s and was in use until the 1970s. Since then, the little house has been gradually sinking underground.

"I've been watching it sink for over 30 years. It's old and creepy," he admitted.



"Sugar houses" were common in New England and Eastern Canada. They boiled maple sap collected from local trees, turning it into syrup—a tradition borrowed from indigenous peoples and popularized by European settlers as early as the 17th century.

The post sparked heated discussions: some users suggested that the house was gradually sinking due to the terrain and soil moisture, while others joked that "nature was taking revenge for human intrusion."

"It looks like the area is located lower than the surrounding terrain, and when the air is humid and then cools, the heat inside creates a siphon. Steam rises—and we see this effect," explained one commenter.

"Rotting wood can itself generate heat—an exothermic process. Sometimes the roots and bark literally 'burn' from the inside," added another.

One user philosophically summed up the discussion:

"Why do we love seeing nature reclaim its own? Probably because it reminds us that everything man-made will eventually return."