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Roman dodecahedron
Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris |
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Boris Mohar fired this volley in
: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris It's not out of the realm of possibility that it was strictly decorative. The Romans were well-versed in geometry, and may have simply delighted in the fact that 12 pentagons could be assembled into a roughly spherical shape. LLoyd |
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On Jun 7, 12:59*pm, Boris Mohar wrote:
Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris Perhaps there were 12 sizes of roman coins and the holes were for sizing the coins. Dave |
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On Jun 7, 12:59*pm, Boris Mohar wrote:
Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris Much of Hero of Alexandria's book shows elaborate toys meant to extract money from the rich, an ancient Sharper Image catalog. One is a trick cup that turns water into wine. jsw |
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On Jun 7, 12:59*pm, Boris Mohar wrote:
Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris I would suggest: the Roman equivalent of a "Turner's Cube" :-) http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=%22turner's+cube%22 In slightly more modern times, plumbing apprentices once demonstrated making a 6-way junction by (mostly) hammer, starting from sheet lead. I've seen the result and they are very impressive. One even went as far as to put flanges with bolt holes on. |
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"Jim Wilkins" wrote in message ... On Jun 7, 12:59 pm, Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris Much of Hero of Alexandria's book shows elaborate toys meant to extract money from the rich, an ancient Sharper Image catalog. One is a trick cup that turns water into wine. jsw I think that Sutter Home picked up on that one. But they can't quite get it to work. -- Ed Huntress |
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On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:59:36 -0400, Boris Mohar
wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron First thing to cross my mind is a studded cage for making a ball with rope or leather/hide. Except the stone ones...? Tent pole intersections? SW |
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On Jun 7, 10:59*am, Boris Mohar wrote:
Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron -- Boris Doorstop and floor ballast. Probably the metal ones were lost-wax cast. Would be fun trying to figure out a way to sand cast it. Stan |
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Boris Mohar wrote:
Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. Cheers! Rich |
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"Rich Grise" wrote in message
... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? -- EA Cheers! Rich |
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On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:59:36 -0400, Boris Mohar
wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron Looks like one of the original pecker checkers. (darn, I can't find a pic of the joke box I have) http://goo.gl/enM3C somewhat close And don't forget to wear your flying pasties before going to the airport, girls. http://goo.gl/jNhZB -- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim |
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"John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. -- It's easy to think outside the box, when you have a cutting torch. |
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Michael A. Terrell wrote:
"John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sv_temptress |
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"CaveLamb" wrote in message m... Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Jesus, she's both? Where did she get THAT operation? Cambodia? -- Ed Huntress Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sv_temptress |
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CaveLamb wrote:
Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... The liberal media are hyping her up in hopes that she gets the Repubnocrat nomination, ensuring an Obama win. I'm voting Ron Paul, thank you very much. Cheers! Rich |
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"Rich Grise" wrote in message ... CaveLamb wrote: Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... The liberal media are hyping her up in hopes that she gets the Repubnocrat nomination, ensuring an Obama win. I'm voting Ron Paul, thank you very much. If you can, get a lot of your friends to join you. It will be good for the country. -- Ed Huntress Cheers! Rich |
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On Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:21:34 -0400, "Ed Huntress"
wrote: "CaveLamb" wrote in message om... Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Jesus, she's both? Where did she get THAT operation? Cambodia? Rich Grise used to sign some of his posts as "Rich Grise, But Drunk." He doesn't bother with the "But Drunk" part anymore but I think he is anyway. ERS |
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Ed Huntress wrote:
"Rich Grise" wrote in message ... CaveLamb wrote: Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... The liberal media are hyping her up in hopes that she gets the Repubnocrat nomination, ensuring an Obama win. I'm voting Ron Paul, thank you very much. If you can, get a lot of your friends to join you. It will be good for the country. Ed, I'm going to tell your Momma on you! -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sv_temptress |
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"Ed Huntress" wrote in message
... "CaveLamb" wrote in message m... Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Jesus, she's both? Where did she get THAT operation? Cambodia? Man = strap-on -- well, in Terrell's world, at any rate. -- EA -- Ed Huntress Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sv_temptress |
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"CaveLamb" wrote in message ... Ed Huntress wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... CaveLamb wrote: Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... The liberal media are hyping her up in hopes that she gets the Repubnocrat nomination, ensuring an Obama win. I'm voting Ron Paul, thank you very much. If you can, get a lot of your friends to join you. It will be good for the country. Ed, I'm going to tell your Momma on you! Go, Ron! Run, run, run! g -- Ed Huntress -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sv_temptress |
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Ed Huntress wrote:
"CaveLamb" wrote in message ... Ed Huntress wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... CaveLamb wrote: Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Maybe... But to me she represents everything that's wrong with politicians these days. Pass... The liberal media are hyping her up in hopes that she gets the Repubnocrat nomination, ensuring an Obama win. I'm voting Ron Paul, thank you very much. If you can, get a lot of your friends to join you. It will be good for the country. Ed, I'm going to tell your Momma on you! Go, Ron! Run, run, run! g She will come grab you by the ear and shake you! -- Richard Lamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~cavelamb http://www.home.earthlink.net/~sv_temptress |
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Boris Mohar on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:59:36
-0400 typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron Considering that the Romans used a duodecimal (base 12) system of fractions for measurements and calculations ... difficult to say. pyotr -- pyotr filipivich We will drink no whiskey before its nine. It's eight fifty eight. Close enough! |
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Existential Angst wrote: "Ed Huntress" wrote in message ... "CaveLamb" wrote in message m... Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Jesus, she's both? Where did she get THAT operation? Cambodia? Man = strap-on -- well, in Terrell's world, at any rate. Yawn. You and John keep trying to project yourself on others. More of a man means that she isn't afraid of the job at hand, unlike you idiots. I'm not conviced that either of you have ever held a woman. -- It's easy to think outside the box, when you have a cutting torch. |
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Rich Grise wrote:
You need to use more care in your attribution. I was the one who said, "It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) "All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what." If the holes weren't different sizes you could not differentiate its orientation. Maybe it is some sort of sun dial, or a calendar? Bill Then you and the other trolls and their baiters started chiming in. Hope This Helps! Rich |
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"Rich Grise" wrote in message
... wrote: On Wed, 8 Jun 2011 14:21:34 -0400, "Ed Huntress" "CaveLamb" wrote in message Michael A. Terrell wrote: "John R. Carroll" wrote: Existential Angst wrote: "Rich Grise" wrote in message ... Boris Mohar wrote: Can anyone figure out what was it used for? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what. A penis measuring device? It's the cosmic viewer from Sarah Palin's porch. She did a trade with Christine O'Donell for her cauldron. Sarah is more man than you'll ever be, and more woman than you'll ever hold. Jesus, she's both? Where did she get THAT operation? Cambodia? Rich Grise used to sign some of his posts as "Rich Grise, But Drunk." He doesn't bother with the "But Drunk" part anymore but I think he is anyway. You need to use more care in your attribution. I was the one who said, "It's a Roman Magic 8-ball. ;-) "All the holes being different sizes suggests some significance there, albeit I can't imagine what." Then you and the other trolls and their baiters started chiming in. Why are you so sure it is *not* used for measuring penis size, thusly determining the attendant social hierarchy? Might I add, I would have needed a much larger dodecahedron...... Coulda been part of the brothel system, as a kind of screening device, you know, wear'n'tear'n'****..... Fwiw, I much prefer "But Drunk" over that irksomely dorky "Hope This Helps!"..... goodgawd..... -- EA Hope This Helps! Rich |
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