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In that case, it's like the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan. On the one hand, it's over a thousand years old. On the other hand, it is rebuilt every 20 years by the monks. So how old is"The Shrine"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ise_Grand_Shrine#Rebuilding_the...



I am going to go with "20 years old". The current shrine is scheduled to be torn down this year.


..and one hand makes no sound, obviously.




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