When Lost Treasures Are Found in the Trash In an era where digital storage has made data loss relatively rare, it's surprising that tangible heirlooms like rings can be misplaced or discarded without a second thought.
A recent story from New York City highlights both the ingenuity of municipal waste management systems and the occasional luck of those involved in searching through trash.
Two Brooklyn residents were desperate to recover their lost "irreplaceable" rings – one a promise ring, the other an engagement ring passed down through generations.