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#11

History / Re: What's this?

Last post by Tank - May 08, 2024, 07:34:11 AM

I don't think the "knitting tool" hypothesis is conclusive. Some of those dodecahedrons are only about 4 centimeters tall (1.5 inches). Seems unlikely that they were knitting gloves for infants (or toddlers for that matter). Some of them are made of stone and solid as well--would not work for the purpose. Then there are the smaller versions made of gold that were found in Asia.

Similarly enigmatic ancient objects: the carved stone balls from the British Isles.

Damn! Spoil sport! 

#12

Laid Back Lounge / Re: What's on your mind today?

Last post by Tank - May 08, 2024, 07:32:53 AM

WOW ! Nice work.  A tribute to the dog pleases me.

Her husband cried his eyes out

#13

Science / Re: Oral Insulin

Last post by Tank - May 08, 2024, 07:31:04 AM

Hear hear! No question I would have died of sepsis if it hadn't been for antibiotics.

#14

History / Re: What's this?

Last post by hermes2015 - May 08, 2024, 05:12:41 AM

#15

History / Re: What's this?

Last post by hermes2015 - May 08, 2024, 04:58:26 AM

I don't think the "knitting tool" hypothesis is conclusive. Some of those dodecahedrons are only about 4 centimeters tall (1.5 inches). Seems unlikely that they were knitting gloves for infants (or toddlers for that matter). Some of them are made of stone and solid as well--would not work for the purpose. Then there are the smaller versions made of gold that were found in Asia.

Similarly enigmatic ancient objects: the carved stone balls from the British Isles.

Thanks for the link; those stone balls are wonderful. They are quite inspiring and I shall look at more examples to use as seeds for my concrete spheres.

#16

History / Re: What's this?

Last post by Recusant - May 08, 2024, 03:49:41 AM

I don't think the "knitting tool" hypothesis is conclusive. Some of those dodecahedrons are only about 4 centimeters tall (1.5 inches). Seems unlikely that they were knitting gloves for infants (or toddlers for that matter). Some of them are made of stone and solid as well--would not work for the purpose. Then there are the smaller versions made of gold that were found in Asia.

Similarly enigmatic ancient objects: the carved stone balls from the British Isles.

#17

Religion / Re: Christian Nonduality

Last post by Icarus - May 08, 2024, 01:42:33 AM

What one believes to be true has nothing to do with reality but to that person his/her truth is indisputable.  We can easily observe that reality within the realm of politics and religion.

I presume, respectfully, that Me_Be is a well educated Brit who may have been sufficiently insulated from the behaviors and mind sets of the common man. Try the American MAGA person or the deeply religious ones. They are conditioned to fight you, perhaps even kill you, for doubting or disputing their closely held beliefs. That is absolutely true even if their beliefs are based on absurdity as they often are..

Me_Be please continue. I enjoy your most erudite commentary.   

#18

Science / Re: Oral Insulin

Last post by Icarus - May 08, 2024, 01:22:01 AM

Three cheers for medical science.

#19

Laid Back Lounge / Re: What's on your mind today?

Last post by Icarus - May 08, 2024, 01:18:23 AM

WOW ! Nice work.  A tribute to the dog pleases me.

#20

Laid Back Lounge / Re: Jokes Thread (Was named An...

Last post by Tank - May 07, 2024, 02:07:44 PM