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The secret of youth
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Many years ago, there lived a ninety-year-old man in a village. No, he is not an old
man. He was as brave and strong as the young people. Both those who saw him
and those who did not know him asked what the secret of his youth was. At such
times, the grandfather smiled gently and did not say a word. But the number of
respondents increased, and the probability of non-response decreased. Finally, the
father decided to reveal the solution to this puzzle.
One day he invited those who were interested in this secret to him. Those
who found out about this rushed to the elder's house like a river. A big party was
organized. Food was eaten, juices were drunk, and sweet conversations were held.
But not a single word was said about the secret of youth. At a time when those who
were sitting were drunk not on food and bread but on their grandfather's mouth, the
old father called to the old woman who was hurrying:
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My dear, if it doesn't seem difficult, go into the barn and bring watermelon.
This old woman, with an open face and a face like an angel, immediately left
what she was doing and went to the barn. Soon, one watermelon came out.
Grandfather clicked on the watermelon and said:
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No, this watermelon is not good, bring another one, please, dear, - he said.
The wife turned back without saying a word. Grandpa didn't like the next
watermelon either and said again:
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You will be disturbed again, mother. This watermelon is not good either.
"Let's slaughter the best for the guests; choose them," he said.
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This situation continued again. Grandfather liked the watermelon brought
only for the fifth time. The watermelon was cut and placed on the table. While the
gathering was eating watermelon, his father asked: