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Swedish Woman Finds Lost Wedding Ring on Carrot After 16 Years

In the run-up to Christmas 1995, a Swedish woman lost her wedding ring while cooking. Despite searching everywhere, she couldn’t find it. Sixteen years later, in 2012, she pulled a carrot from her garden and discovered the ring stuck on it.

July 14, 2025, 3:04 pm EDT· 1 minute read

The likely explanation: the ring had been accidentally mixed into vegetable peelings used as fertilizer for the garden. Over time, as the carrot grew, it encircled the ring, preserving it until the day it was harvested.

This remarkable story blends everyday mishap with serendipity, turning a long-lost treasure into a heartwarming surprise. It’s a testament to how nature, in its slow, steady way, can uncover unexpected joys decades later.