The old bookcase was very cluttered. On the top shelf, there were two plants. Both appeared to be dying due to a lack of water. The second shelf had a row of old, dusty books. In front of these books were little souvenirs of various places around the world. The third shelf had a variety of trophies for many different sports: bowling, golf, tennis, and swimming. The bottom shelf was full of old magazines and newspapers. In short, this bookcase was the perfect place for _________.