[co-worker looking at bottom end of tea cup]
Co-worker: Oh, this was made in 1818!
Me: Really?
Co-worker: Yeah!
[continues reading what's on the cup]
Co-worker: 'Dishwasher safe...'
Me: Wow, they planned ahead.
[pause]
Co-worker: Oh, it actually said the DESIGN on the tea cup was made in 1818.