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Laugh a Little

March 26, 2008

Germans may have a reputation for being a little glum, but they're not all sourpusses. They can laugh or be laughable at times, and you can chuckle right along. Read up on the farcical side of Germany.

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DW-WORLD.DE's "From the Fringe" brings you the latest stories about criminal capers, celebrity shockers, animal antics and just general tomfoolery from all over Germany. So put aside your serious side for a few minutes and catch up on the latest events that are, in some odd fashion, just outside of the everyday.

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