• NeatNit
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    6 months ago

    That’s actually fascinating. Thank you.

    • John_McMurray@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      No problem. There’s always a reason, and usually a pretty interesting one, for old odd hold overs like this, but it’s been 200 years since shot towers were a thing, only history buffs and muzzleloader enthusiasts really know about these.