The article discusses five items that may die in storage, including tools, electronics, and accessories that are not always being used again. The conditions in storage such as fluctuating temperatures, humidity, and chemical exposure can cause a slow but irreversible self-destruction in various materials and mechanisms. These items are often hardened, softening, cracking, or crazing due to environmental stressors such as heat, humidity and ozone. The article suggests that bungee cords can be destroyed after only six months from their manufacture date or more than 250 hours of daylight exposure. Smartphones, tablets, and cordless power tools are also at high risk in storage due to overheating or physical pressure, which can cause the battery cells to off-gas and swell, leading to a thermal runaway fire. Record players should be avoided for many reasons, including a rubber drive belt used for vintage turntables.