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statues in Italy, like the famous Pasquino, are known as talking statues because of the practice of Italians leaving notes attached to them containing their grievances. This practice goes back to the 16th century and was traditionally targeted at grievances towards the Pope.

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Fun Fact: statues in Italy, like the famous Pasquino, are known as talking statues because of the practice of Italians leaving notes attached to them containing their grievances. This practice goes back to the 16th century and was traditionally targeted at grievances towards the Pope.

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