Things I Have Learned Today

[Matt]

@endo said in Things I Have Learned Today:

there is a (micro) nation where Crocs are prohibited

Funny, I thought the forum was the Crocs free zone.

[Tago Mago]

@Matt you of all people should know that's not true

[motojobobo]

This 12-sided stone represents the high level of mastery at masonry achieved by the incas. The fit between rocks is near perfect and it is hard to find a gap of a milimeter. Absolutely no mortar used here.
I should’ve taken a closeup pic to show it.

[Mizmazzle]

@motojobobo that is insane!! No mortar!? How in the hell??

[steelworker]

I think its one of those 'the excruciatingly painful executions will continue until you get it right.'
It really is amazing though

[Giles]

[WhiskeySandwich]

@motojobobo

[ROman]

I went to vote today for local elections in the town hall building in Pineville. They have a history of Pineville, One of the items was that Cone Mills had a plant here which opened in 1948 with 500 employees. It closed in 1991.

[Giles]

You moved there about 2 decades too late Mind you, you probably have more denim in your closet than thos e losers made

[steelworker]

someday I'd like to see this denim el Dorado

[goosehd]

@steelworker I’m afraid of seeing it…might not ever be the same again and my wallet definitely wouldn’t be able to handle it.

[ROman]

@Giles said in Things I Have Learned Today:

You moved there about 2 decades too late Mind you, you probably have more denim in your closet than thos e losers made

[steelworker]

There was a photo or two years ago.
I was impressed

[ROman]

@steelworker August of 2022 I believe.

[chrisjohnnick]

@ROman said in Things I Have Learned Today:

I went to vote today for local elections in the town hall building in Pineville. They have a history of Pineville, One of the items was that Cone Mills had a plant here which opened in 1948 with 500 employees. It closed in 1991.

Didn't realize they had multiple plants! I know Imogene and Willie here in Nashville got a bunch of fabric from them a few years ago and did some limited jeans with them in certain cuts. I have a few of them, and they are some of my go-to summer jams (lightweight, full of holes, stretchy)

[Mr Linz]

@Mr-Eddy Just saw your clothes line. This cracked me up. Although grateful that not delicate denim.