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Hellissandur, Iceland.<br> Iceland picture - Lifting stones used to test the strength of fishermen. Their pay was based on the weight of the largest stone they could lift. Shown are stones of 23, 54, 100 & 154 KG. From the largest to the smallest, they are designated full-strength, half-strength, half-share & bungler!
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Lifting stones used to test the strength of fishermen. Their pay was based on the weight of the largest stone they could lift. Shown are stones of 23, 54, 100 & 154 KG. From the largest to the smallest, they are designated full-strength, half-strength, half-share & bungler!
Western Europe
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