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General store in Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire, ~1910
(lemmy.world)
Lots of demand for rope back then.
People used rope for all kinds of things back then, which we know have replaced with zippers, latches, magnets, velcros, etc.
There are other uses for the rope...
I mean, sure...
D&D mindset, never know when you might need a bit of rope.
That kid on the right has to be at least 45 there
this post was submitted on 12 May 2025
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