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Monday 19 December 2011

AT long last, we can reveal the secret to staying married for 70 years.

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Mary and Finlay Mackenzie, of Strond, Harris, have just marked their platinum anniversary, and the Stornoway Gazette asked them how they'd achieved it. "Don't be speaking to each other," replied Mary, sagely.

Thanks to John Neil for spotting this one.

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