jon_hendry

jon_hendry t1_jcl0acq wrote

Because it takes time, and additional fresh bacteria and whatnot can land on the exposed surface all the time.

I suspect that even 1/8th of an inch under the surface there would be a much higher bacterial and viral load because of the moisture and being shielded from the sun.

A bit of sidewalk under, say, a quartz glass dome would probably be pretty much sterilized after a few days in the sun, from UV and heat.

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jon_hendry t1_jabfv61 wrote

The state/city isn't responsible for finding you a parking spot.

Since you don't mention where, it's difficult for anyone to make any useful suggestions. But maybe you could spend less on mall ninja gun accessories and find someone you could pay for a parking spot.

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jon_hendry t1_j6fduyi wrote

Probably a way to control the property and make sure nobody else can buy it, without taking on a tax liability.

At some point the billionaire will probably “buy the property back” and do something with it.

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jon_hendry t1_iy73ecl wrote

Keyboard cleaning slime is the same as the slime kids make at parties. I think it’s made of white glue and borax.

So at least it probably need not be too expensive.

You might be able to mix up 5 gallons or so, dump it on the floor, and sort of roll the slime around with squeegees.

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jon_hendry t1_ixu2l7z wrote

Try hot melt glue. You can probably find a cheap hot glue gun for a few bucks along with some hot glue sticks.

When you want to take them down just brush some rubbing alcohol on the glue and it will loosen its grip on the wall. Make sure the alcohol is applied around the edges of the blob of glue so it can work it’s way underneath.

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jon_hendry t1_ixbmit0 wrote

The style of the ring or the quality of manufacture might be characteristic of a particular historic period. An expert might be able to distinguish a Tudor era ring from an Anglo Saxon era ring from a Roman era ring.

It's conceivable that if the ring has a stone set in it, perhaps there's a bit of wax or resin used to hold the stone in place while the setting is adjusted. If there were, it might be possible to carbon date it.

The gold itself of course is ancient, probably older than Earth itself.

If you melt down a Tudor ring and make a new ring, or even just hammer the ring into a new shape, it won't be a Tudor ring any more and there won't be any evidence it ever was one.

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