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Thursday, October 05, 2006

Oktoberfest Totals Staggering

The 173rd Oktoberfest wrapped up in Munich on Sunday and reports from organizers of totals from the 18-day party are amazing:

-- A total of 6.5 million people attended this year's celebration -- up 400,000 from last year.

-- Beer consumption was up 5 percent, reaching 6.1 million liters.

-- 102 oxen were consumed as part of the tons of food that were served.

-- Security guard seized 220,000 beer mugs from attendees trying to leave with souvenirs.

-- Police reported dangerous assaults were up by 25 percent to 137. A total of 61 people were hit by flying beer mugs, while 10 rapes were reported on or near the Oktoberfest grounds.

-- At the lost and found the items waiting to be claimed include a set of dentures, a pair of braces, a hearing aid, a Swiss mountain dog and a traditional dirndl dress.

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