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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Touching bronze actually removes the patina.

There are statues where the parts people touch a lot look almost golden.

Like the one of the busty lady in Ireland whose boobs look gold from people touching them. The name of the statue is escaping me, but maybe someone else will remember.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Like the one of the busty lady in Ireland whose boobs look gold from people touching them. The name of the statue is escaping me, but maybe someone else will remember.

Molly Malone.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Thank you! It was driving me a little crazy that couldn't think of her name

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

Molly Malone (or The Tart with the Cart)