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[–] TrackenDaKracken@lemmy.world 39 points 21 hours ago (1 child)

They've done better for us by just being trees than being turned into war ships, anyway.

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[–] Goodman@discuss.tchncs.de 27 points 18 hours ago

Fun fact, these trees are still being turned into historic viking warships at Roskilde. If you are ever in the area pay them a visit, amazing museum 10/10!

https://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/

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