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Narrowest street

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Narrowest street

In this part the Rahukohtu Street is so narrow that during the times of wide dresses supported by crinolines two ladies could not pass one another. So the neighbours had to get used to regular quarrels taking place to decide who gets to go first and noble gentlemen accompanying the ladies were often only a step away from having to draw swords. It was a problem in need of a good solution. This came when one day a man who was in a joyous mood only made better by the few drinks he had had, he was walking down the street and came upon one of such arguments. He proposed that the easiest way to solve the problem was for the older of the ladies to pass first. His ingenuity was proven when both of the ladies decided to turn around on the spot and return home rather than disclose their age!

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