Have you ever wondered why people throw coins in a fountain only to let them rest in the water untouched? Is it for good luck, or is there a deeper meaning lying beneath the surface? Anthropologists suggest that this simple ritual offers clues about how we experience awe, society, and collective belonging. In this inspiring piece, the author puts a lens to this odd tradition and provides new perspective to the human experience.
What we can learn from the ritual of throwing coins in a fountain
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