TIL There are "hunger stones" in rivers in central Europe. These stones were carved during droughts to mark the water level as a warning to future generations that they will have to endure famine-related hardships if the water sinks to this level again.
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### Hunger Stones in Central Europe In Central Europe, "hunger stones" are ancient stone markers that warn future generations of droughts by marking the water level as a sign of impending famine. One notable example is the "Hunger Stone" in the Elbe River near Děčín, Czech Republic, which warns people to weep if the water levels drop below 95 cm. Another famous hunger stone is in the Danube River in Hungary, where a small stone with the inscription "Famine/Hunger cliff/stone" can be seen at water levels below 95…
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- ### Hunger Stones in Central Europe In Central Europe, "hunger stones" are ancient stone…: ### Hunger Stones in Central Europe In Central Europe, "hunger stones" are ancient stone markers that warn future generations of droughts by marking the water level as a sign of impending famine.
- One notable example is the "Hunger Stone" in the Elbe River near Děčín, Czech Republic, w…: One notable example is the "Hunger Stone" in the Elbe River near Děčín, Czech Republic, which warns people to weep if the water levels drop below 95 cm.
- Another famous hunger stone is in the Danube River in Hungary, where a small stone with t…: Another famous hunger stone is in the Danube River in Hungary, where a small stone with the inscription "Famine/Hunger cliff/stone" can be seen at water levels below 95 cm.