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Diderot Encyclopedia: Corderie

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Swany
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Lost knowledge: ropes and knots

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Swany

Low-tech Magazine: “Ropes and knots are among the most ancient and useful technologies ever developed by man, predating the wheel, the axe and probably also the use of fire. Today, they are fast on their way to become an obsolete … Continue reading →

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Robbe d’argent brodée de merde

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Swany

Randle Cotgrave’s 1611 French-English Dictionary: “Robbe d’argent brodée de merde: A learned text unlearnedly commented on.”

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Le cordier

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Swany

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