One particular type of Mason jar you might find at the thrift is worth a surprising amount of money -- and it's highly useful ...

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"When $1 million came up on the screen ... "Burying the ticket in a Mason jar is certainly a unique way to hang onto a winning ticket," Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli said in response.

Another important factor to consider is the lid. Mason jar lids come in two main types: two-piece lids with a separate ring and flat top, and one-piece lids with a built-in screw-on top.

The man, who wished to remain anonymous, won a $1 million prize from Michigan Lottery's Major Cashword instant game — which he didn't plan on playing at all, the state lottery said in a news release.