A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes

  • Posted on February 26, 2026
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  • By The New York Times
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A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes

An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pipes that need to be replaced. continue reading...

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