I was always a good speller, but not contest-level, and never got the hang of spelling verbally. I have to see the word in front of me, but when I...
I've talked to a lot of people with a lot of education levels. There's some correlation with speech and writing styles, but lots and lots of...
Silver's spiking up a bit today. Not sure if there's anything in particular driving it. Back up around $82 now.
All I know about it is what I've Googled, and I haven't worked very hard at that. I have a general idea of how it works, but I'm afraid I don't...
I remember reading about carbon tet fire extinguishers, but they certainly weren't in use in my lifetime. When I first got interested in...
...unless you know what you're doing, as opposed to thinking you know what you're doing. I won't, but if I did, I'd put some sodium wire in with...
I'll only "like" it indirectly. I'm still not convinced that The Cat Cabal isn't monitoring my activity here.
Hey, that second-to-last photo (Künker 267/3.452) has my name on it. I can PM you my address so you can send it to me. ;)
I agree, toning, not gold. You certainly could layer enough gold onto a silver coin to be worth something extra. I've just never seen or heard...
What it takes is a gap between two large-enough conductive objects, or in a large-enough conductive loop. I've made a nice little ball lightning...
I guess there's still a steady stream of people cashing in collections at banks or spending them at stores. Keeps things interesting for those of...
I think putting a single coin in the microwave would be about the same as running the microwave empty, which isn't good for the appliance. The...
I've often joked that since I cycle for exercise, I really should be filling my bike frame with lead. I suppose gold would be even better! Heck, I...
A classic argument against the gold standard. Don't base your economy on something that can be "lost in a tragic boating accident".
Ah, yes. I was surprised not too many years ago to see bottles of "plastic weld" that was still pure chloroform. I could've bought all I wanted,...
You know, Them.
I'd sure love to have that 1859 proof set. I'd sure hate to blow $1650 just for a chance at it. I'm put off by the whole VaultBox concept to...
I can imagine a seller moving so many 1909-VDBs that they feel compelled to use a stock photo. I can't imagine a seller who does that and...
So... China restricted silver exports effective Jan 1. China is largely shut down this week for the New Year holiday. Doesn't it seem like...
Do you have better/cheaper choices than acetone? I guess paint thinner or even gasoline would also work, but I'd hate cleaning up after it. At...
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