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alanjh595
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What is this?
I remember an old topic about the identity of different old things, I just can't find it.
I was just going through some of Mom and Dad's old stuff in the attic and came across this. Can you tell me what it is?
It is clamped to my counter top and I put a piece of paper under it to make the photos more clear. It is made of cast aluminium.
Any guesses?
I was just going through some of Mom and Dad's old stuff in the attic and came across this. Can you tell me what it is?
It is clamped to my counter top and I put a piece of paper under it to make the photos more clear. It is made of cast aluminium.
Any guesses?
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GordonH
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Re: What is this?
Cherry pitter
I don't give a damn whether people/posters like me or dislike me, I'm not on earth to win any popularity contests.
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alanjh595
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Re: What is this?
1st guess! You got it right! Good job!
I will put a couple of more tomorrow.
I will put a couple of more tomorrow.
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Bsuds
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Re: What is this?
GordonH wrote:Cherry pitter
That was my first thought when I looked at the picture.
My Wife asked me if I knew what her favorite flower was?
Apparently "Robin Hood All Purpose" was the wrong answer!
Apparently "Robin Hood All Purpose" was the wrong answer!
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alanjh595
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Re: What is this?
Okay, couldn't wait...
What is this? I only know because my dad told me.
What is this? I only know because my dad told me.
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JK750
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Re: What is this?
Is it a hat block (used to form and shape hats, primarily felt)?
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Lady tehMa
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Re: What is this?
JK750 wrote:Is it a hat block (used to form and shape hats, primarily felt)?
A hat block would be my guess as well - I almost bought one at a garage sale this summer (but was out of money, woe)
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alanjh595
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Catsumi
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Re: What is this?
Ok, what else have you got to show us? 
Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice. There’s a certain point at which ignorance becomes malice, at which there is simply no way to become THAT ignorant except deliberately and maliciously.
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Catsumi
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Re: What is this?
Star dust?
RNA starter attached?
RNA starter attached?
Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice. There’s a certain point at which ignorance becomes malice, at which there is simply no way to become THAT ignorant except deliberately and maliciously.
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Catsumi
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Re: What is this?
Meteorite?
I recall (not clearly, as is obvious) a Tv science program that showed space rock mixed with salt water and electrical jolt resulted in a short chainRNA molecule.
Close enough to win the grand prize? Which is??
(Hint?.. Lunch would be appropriate) (Personal groomers on speed dial.)
I recall (not clearly, as is obvious) a Tv science program that showed space rock mixed with salt water and electrical jolt resulted in a short chainRNA molecule.
Close enough to win the grand prize? Which is??
(Hint?.. Lunch would be appropriate) (Personal groomers on speed dial.)
Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice. There’s a certain point at which ignorance becomes malice, at which there is simply no way to become THAT ignorant except deliberately and maliciously.
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Catsumi
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Re: What is this?
oldtrucker wrote:I was looking for microfossils one time in the badlands at the K/PG boundary when I swept aside some smaller rocks and pebbles out of the way. I almost didn't notice it, but when I actually 'saw' it, the heavens opened up with angels singing...
It is a tektite. It is a mix of vaporized impactor and earth from the Chicxulub impact 65 million years ago.
Show off!
At least, coffee and cake.
Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice. There’s a certain point at which ignorance becomes malice, at which there is simply no way to become THAT ignorant except deliberately and maliciously.
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Catsumi
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Re: What is this?
OT! A filthy rich trucker dood with pockets full of Loonies and Toonies so that he needs a belt to hold up pants.....
I am truly mortified that you would ask a penniless skunk with no pockets at all to foot the bill. Shameful.
Okay, but just this once.
I am truly mortified that you would ask a penniless skunk with no pockets at all to foot the bill. Shameful.
Okay, but just this once.
Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice. There’s a certain point at which ignorance becomes malice, at which there is simply no way to become THAT ignorant except deliberately and maliciously.
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