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The strangest things Philadelphians left in their Ubers

Uber released its "2018 Lost & Found Index" Thursday, which documents the mostly commonly left behind items - as well as some of the strangest.

An Uber car drives through LaGuardia Airport in New York.
An Uber car drives through LaGuardia Airport in New York.Read moreSeth Wenig / AP file photo

Can't find your Ariana Grande body mist anywhere? Did you leave it behind in an Uber?

The ride-hailing giant on Thursday released its 2018 Lost and Found Index, documenting items most commonly left behind in Philly cars — as well as some of the strangest.

The list wasn't all weird. The most common items include exactly what you'd think — phones, wallets, keys — but would you have guessed vapes, too? Here are the top 10 frequently forgotten items, according to Uber:

  1. Phone

  2. Wallet

  3. Keys

  4. Clothing

  5. Bag

  6. Glasses

  7. Backpack

  8. Vape

  9. Money

  10. Headphones

The head-scratching items didn't stop at vapes. Here are some of the most "unique" items left behind, according to the index:

  1. Ariana Grande body mist

  2. Bulletproof vest

  3. Harley Quinn costume

  4. Solar-powered lights

  5. Tacos

  6. Watermelon

  7. Eagles gear, including four beanies, a Reggie White jersey, foam finger, wristlet, travel mug, and pins

While all the Eagles gear could definitely be explained, the rest of the personal goods are met with many questions. Why Reggie White? Was the Harley Quinn costume left behind around Halloween or a random part of the year? Are the tacos from South Philly Barbacoa or Taco Bell?

Although, Philly's strangest couldn't top what was found on the national list, including divorce papers, a box of hair extensions and a right Birkenstock.

Trying to practice mindfulness this year? People are most likely to lose an item between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. during the weekend. Sept. 17 was the most "forgetful" day of the last year, according to Uber.

Uber said the most common way to get a lost item back is to contact the driver. The company also has "what to do" guide.

If you've never forgotten anything in an Uber, the company's newest "Express Pool" service may present you the opportunity. Similar to the company's pool service but a bit cheaper, it was recently added in an effort to broaden Uber's customer base in Philly.