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Hunger Stone : The recent droughts in Europe once again made visible the "Hunger Stones" in some Czech and German rivers. These stones were used to mark desperately low river levels that would forecast famines.
This one, in the Elbe river, is from 1616 and says: "If you see me, cry"
This one, in the Elbe river, is from 1616 and says: "If you see me, cry"
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Hidden 'Hunger Stones' Reveal Drought Warnings From The Past
An intense drought is shrinking rivers across Europe, revealing stones carved centuries ago to give future generations a warning of hard times ahead.
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