A Bit of Good News

A Bit of Good News

The things we toss away

Vol. 4, Issue 3

Jade Walker
Jan 23, 2025
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Ever wonder what happens to all the coins people toss into public fountains? The final destination depends on the place, but at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, that wet money is put to good use.

The modern coin-tossing ritual at the 85-foot-tall, 65-foot-wide fountain reportedly began in the…

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