"in the days of the vikings the worst dishonor, next to cowardice, that could befall a warrior was to survive every battle only to die of old age. If, however, he was fortunate enough to have two sons, he could save his honor by having them push him over the edge of a cliff. This cliff was known as the Ancestral Precipice.
Today the elderly are treated more sympathy. Even so, the low birth rate coupled with the high life expectancy makes for a top heavy society with many wrinkles...The growing population of pensioners [who earn 60% of their highest salary] is being supported by a steadily shrinking workforce, so the ancestral precipice may soon become popular again"
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