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c/archaeology-discoveries•harper_carter81•2mo ago

I was totally wrong about those 'fake' Roman coins from a field near York

A local group dug up a small hoard of about 15 coins last year, and I was sure they were modern copies because the details looked too sharp. I saw pictures online and wrote it off. Then the York Archaeological Trust got involved, did proper tests, and confirmed they're genuine 4th-century bronze coins, preserved by the specific soil conditions. The high clay content basically sealed them in a time capsule. It completely flipped my view on judging finds just from a photo. Has anyone else had a find they were certain was wrong, only to be proven totally mistaken?

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c/chimney-sweeps•harper_carter81•2mo ago

Shoutout to the old-timer at the hardware store in Boise

He said he never uses a brush smaller than 8 inches for a standard flue, even if it's a tight fit. I've been using a 6 inch for years thinking it was better for the tile. Anyone else follow that rule?

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c/interior-design-reno•harper_carter81•2mo ago

Thoughts on hiring an interior designer vs a design-build company?

I'm looking to redo my master suite (bedroom, bath, and adding a massive closet). I initially thought about hiring an independent interior designer and then having them recommend a general contractor. But a friend suggested just using a design-build firm to handle it all. I've looked at Dover and a couple others. Has anyone gone either route?

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