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Mine the ore, dig up the coal, smelt the metal, roll the
wire,
viola! Everything you need to make a toaster.
Coolest modern item made with only those items that
the
caveman had available wins.
It could also be a reality TV show where contestants are
put
in a simulated paleolithic environment
and the person
who
has the most modern technology at the end of 6 months
wins. (TV show is DIYMatt's idea but I'll take the buns for
it.)
Like this only with no microwave or other modern tools
http://www.thetoast...oject.org/page2.htm
Link provided by calum [doctorremulac3, Feb 10 2013]
Killing a Gorn with all natural ingredients
http://www.youtube....watch?v=HxQqJbW-ohw
[doctorremulac3, Feb 11 2013]
bamboo scaffolding
http://www.amethyst...mbooScaffolding.jpg
[xandram, Feb 11 2013]
for [Alterother]
http://www.guaduaba...cies-of-mexico.html
[xandram, Feb 11 2013]
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We've had variations of this idea MANY times now. I was at least hoping to read a variation where it is a reality TV show where contestants are put in a simulated paleolithic environment and the person who has the most modern technology at the end of 6 months wins. |
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Yeah, that would be wicked cool. Why couldn't you think of
something cool like that, doc? |
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All snark aside, I like the idea, probably because I'm one of
those idiots who has actually gone out and tried it (on a
regular basis since age nine or ten). There's a piece of flint
still embedded in my palm from early experimentation in
blade-making. |
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I read the linked book a few months ago, and found it quite engaging. |
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I'm not sure how this differs, except for the pointlessness of making a modern appliance that can't be used in the pseudo-time period in which it's made. |
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It would be for entertainment and to see how hard it
would be to build a post apocalyptic toaster. |
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I think anybody who can go out into the woods with
nothing but a loincloth and bring back a handmade
toaster is a man to be reckoned with. |
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Kirk did this in only a few hours in "Arena" whilst being chased by an angry Gorn. |
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There are countries like Mexico where they do this on a regular basis...it's called life. If you've even seen a Mexican construction site, the scaffolding is made from bamboo and rope. [see link] |
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Where do they find bamboo in Mexico? Is it imported? |
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Bamboo grows in many regions, as there are many varieties, so some kinds grow in Mexico.[see link] |
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Bamboo is native to Africa, Asia, Australia and the
Americas, [Alter]. Only Europe and Antarctica don't have
native bamboo species. |
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Good to know. I learn something new every day, wether I
want to or not. |
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Whereas I learn the same thing, every day, over and
over again--"I should've stayed in bed..." |
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