This is an actual conversation I was part of. Managua has an earthquake like clockwork every 35-40 years. The last one was in 1972 and destroyed 90% of the city.
MY HOST MOTHER: I would really like to build a second floor onto this house.
NEIGHBOR WHO IS CONTRACTOR: Well, you're better off waiting a couple of years until the next earthquake. If you build now it will just fall down and most likely kill you.
MY HOST MOTHER: You make a good point.
NEIGHBOR WHO IS CONTRACTOR: At least if you build after the earthquake it will last you about 35 years.
(GENERAL AGREEMENT FROM THOSE LISTENING IN ON CONVERSATION)
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