Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing expert, advises people to evaluate their belongings using the question, 'Does it spark joy?' to determine whether to keep or discard them. This principle could have benefited a 57-year-old Italian man from Torre Lapillo, who mistakenly discarded a tin containing 20 gold bars valued at 130,000 euros into a garbage container. After realizing his error the next day, he found that the garbage had already been collected.

The man alerted the authorities, and the Carabinieri bravely sifted through the dump. Their efforts paid off when they discovered the tin, which, despite being dented, was still filled with gold bars. This incident raises questions about the importance of mindfulness and the emotional connection people have with their possessions, particularly with the broader cultural context of Kondo's decluttering philosophy.

In an era where minimalism is often celebrated, this story serves as a humorous reminder of the potential consequences of careless disposal of valuable items. It also highlights the lingering presence of material worth in our daily lives, despite the push for simplicity and less attachment to physical things.