To be sure, the Greek car market itself is not a do or die situation for anyone, although it has a place in industry history.

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It is thought that Greek philosopher Socrates became his own executioner - sentenced to death by drinking poison - and in ancient Athens it was said city magistrates kept a supply of poison for anyone wishing to die.

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Even though 28% of the senior citizens live alone (compared with the national average of 17.6%), it is almost unheard of for anyone to be left alone sick - or, worse, to die for lack of attention.

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