These three voluminous gentlemen were the top three prize winners in a waistline competition organized in Berlin in 1905. The gold medal winner - with a waistline of 167 cm - in the middle, surrounded by the silver medalist (161 cm) and the bronze medalist (159 cm).
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
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