But throwing a penny on someone’s grave is not “saving” it.
It could be worse. Frederick the Great (of Prussia) is buried next to his hunting dogs, and tourists put potatoes on his gravestone.
Is that how the Polish get back @ him?
Franklin is one of my homeboys. Along with Sam Clemens.
That little crook looks a lot like a “Barney” that took a wrong turn early on… ☺
This reminded me of the Penny Franklin, which I first saw in Philadelphia in 1983. Here’s a little background and an update:
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/ben-penny-franklin-bust-statue-old-city-tourist-attraction-philadelphia-history-20190923.html
gammaguy over 4 years ago
But throwing a penny on someone’s grave is not “saving” it.
Atanwat over 4 years ago
It could be worse. Frederick the Great (of Prussia) is buried next to his hunting dogs, and tourists put potatoes on his gravestone.
dwane.scoty1 over 4 years ago
Is that how the Polish get back @ him?
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Franklin is one of my homeboys. Along with Sam Clemens.
ChessPirate over 4 years ago
That little crook looks a lot like a “Barney” that took a wrong turn early on… ☺
paullp Premium Member over 4 years ago
This reminded me of the Penny Franklin, which I first saw in Philadelphia in 1983. Here’s a little background and an update:
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/ben-penny-franklin-bust-statue-old-city-tourist-attraction-philadelphia-history-20190923.html