«Halay found evidence of a 19th-century woman so destitute her only possession was her mattress. Every morning, she would carry it to the bank and pawn it. With that money, she’d buy potatoes, sell them for a profit during the day and buy back her mattress at night.»
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A 375-Year-Old French Bank Forgives Debts of Paris’ Poorest
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