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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Close your eyes and try to stay grounded | History Defined

Letters Rugby
Woman standing on one leg
Ron Brewer advises readers to try doing this exercise with their eyes closed. Photograph: Alamy

Those getting rather cocky about their ability to stand on one leg (Letters, 26 June) should try doing the exercise with their eyes closed. This will bring them back down to earth much more quickly than they expected.
Ron Brewer
Old Buckenham, Norfolk

• I am 93 and cannot stand on one leg. I can, however, touch my toes with (almost) straight legs. How much longer do I have?
Joyce Bailey
Saffron Walden, Essex

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