Oktoberfest tent, Spatenbräu, Munich, Germany (© Bodo Schieren/Photolibrary)

Oktoberfest tent, Spatenbräu, Munich, Germany (© Bodo Schieren/Photolibrary)

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• Today marks the opening day of Oktoberfest, the world\s largest fair. For the next couple of weeks, you\ll find about 5 million thirsty revelers…""Here, in the city where it all began 201 years ago
• Expect Oktoberfest merrymakers to drink about 7 million liters of their beloved brew, nearly enough to fill three Olympic-sized swimming pools.""What else would fill a swimming pool?
• Sure, Oktoberfest focuses on beer, but you\ve got to have something…""To soak up the suds
• The festive event beginning today in this tent and others nearby is about a lot more than just beer.""No, really

Ferris wheel gondolas, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany (© Karlheinz Irlmeier/Corbis)

Ferris wheel gondolas, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany (© Karlheinz Irlmeier/Corbis)

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• Hey everybody, don\t spend too much time on the Ferris wheel!""This beer isn\t going to drink itself
• We\re in Munich for the big party.""Here\s a little taste of the scene
• On paper, this sounds like a dicey proposition.""But it\s a crucial part of the celebration
• For the man who wants to embrace the full tradition…""Only bespoke lederhosen will do