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Christ Church Burial Ground

Philadelphia, PA, United States

5th and Arch Sts, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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THE STORY

Reported Haunting

Some who visit like to leave pennies on Benjamin Franklin’s grave because, as he once said, “A penny saved is twopence dear.” Strangely, the pennies are sometimes flung back at unususpecting visitors.

Some who visit like to leave pennies on Benjamin Franklin’s grave because, as he once said, “A penny saved is twopence dear.” Strangely, the pennies are sometimes flung back at unususpecting visitors. It’s unknown whether Mr. Franklin is displeased with the offering or another unseen force is using Ben’s pennies as handy projectiles.

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