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ThatWeLike t1_j4yojtf wrote

Reply to comment by I_Mix_Stuff in TIL the public library in Aarhus, Denmark has a 25-ft 3-ton bronze bell named 'The Gong' that rings every time a baby is born in the city. It is connected to the maternity ward in the local hospital, where mothers can press a button after giving birth to ring The Gong by ergotpoisoning

You're right! I've lived close to this place since 2015, and have written ton of assignments, sitting in this building. They placed the children's zone close to the gong, which is a common thing in Danish libraries. I guess because it's not going to be completely quiet in that area anyways. In my experience though, the gong rarely gongs(?) and has been offline for longer periods of time. During 100+ hours spent in that building, I've heard it less than five times.

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