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What’s the most random item you’ve kept for sentimental reasons? (discuss.tchncs.de)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (2 children)

A chunk of glass that I found walking to school one day in like 1997. It's like an inch thick. No idea where it would have came from. If I can find a picture when I get home I will upload it. Now it just reminds me of childhood wonder.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Have you ever passed a Geiger counter over it?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Yeah, all 6 Geiger counters I own have shown.......no I haven't run a Geiger counter over it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Could potentially be a chunk of a glass insulator? Did you find it under or near telephone lines at all? A pic would be useful - I collect insulators so I might be able to tell you whether or not it’s part of one.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

here it is

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Huh, that’s an interesting chunk of glass for sure! Definitely doesn’t look like part of an insulator, so at least that’s one thing ruled out?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

No. It was in the sidewalk next to the street. No overhead lines. I'll send a picture when I get home. The one edge has about a half inch radius.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Hmm, interesting. What color is the glass? I am guessing it is clear?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Clear