[BITList] Fable of the day

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>     *Fable of the day*
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>     Once upon a time there was a king who wanted to go fishing.
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>     He called the royal weather forecaster and inquired as to the
>     weather forecast for the next few hours. The weatherman assured
>     him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days. So the
>     king went fishing with his wife, the queen. On the way he met a
>     farmer on his donkey. Upon seeing the king the farmer said, "Your
>     Majesty, you should return to the palace at once because in just a
>     short time I expect a huge amount of rain to fall in this area".
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>     The king was polite and considerate, he replied: "I hold the
>     palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated
>     and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high
>     wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him and I
>     will continue on my way." So he continued on his way. However, a
>     short time later a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and
>     Queen were totally soaked and their entourage chuckled upon seeing
>     them in such a shameful condition.
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>     Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to
>     fire the weatherman at once! Then he summoned the farmer and
>     offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal
>     forecaster. The farmer said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything
>     about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I
>     see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it
>     will rain."
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>     So the king hired the donkey. And so began the practice of hiring
>     asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most
>     influential positions.
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