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In which English city is every elected mayor publicly weighed, and why?

In the English town of High Wycombe, each elected mayor is weighed in on the town square.

This tradition originates in 1678, when the inhabitants decided to put an end to the behavior of mayors who stole money from the treasury, after which they got fat from a satisfying life. After a year of service, the mayor is weighed again, and the herald shouts "More!" or "Not added!".

In the old days, the townspeople, having heard about weight gain, could boo the mayor and throw rotten eggs, now this part of the tradition has been canceled.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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