It may be better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, but authorities in the Indonesian region of Sragen think it's better to have loved, lost, and helped the climate. Couples seeking divorce have to pay a fee that goes toward planting 25 trees in the area where they live. Lovebirds getting married have to pay a similar, but smaller fee -- for a mere 5 trees. Because ... their impact will be less, especially if they start having kids? Hmm.
Getting married? Five trees, please
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Posted 2:38 PM on 3 Dec 2007
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Biodiversivist Posted 8:44 am
03 Dec 2007
In the end, it all comes down to biodiversity. Poison Darts--Protecting the biodiversity of our world
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