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    History of scrapping--a description of tough old timers digging through London sewers

    Here's an interesting article from the Smithsonian Magazine about people making a living by finding things of value in London sewers in the 1850's. It notes a surprising detail--that this work could make a person some decent money.



    But those guys must have been tough as nails, or at least had cast iron immune systems!! And noses that could be turned off!!

    Here's the link.

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    Oh wow. that was an interesting article! Thanks!

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    Off to read it myself while taking a break from breaking down some stuff. Thanks for the link ahead of time. Smithsonian magazine is always a good read when I come across it. Always good for an article or to get the mind thinking.

    Will letcha know what I think!

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    I'm surprised your head can fit behind a computer screen sir scrap !
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    Just stating the facts tater..just stating the facts...

    An a good read!

    Sirscrapalot - Beam me up Scottie!

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    Sir, I loved Scottie!

    I told my parents about this factual article and they were dually impressed.

    Today's sewers could sometimes be on par with dumpsters,I'm just glad I don't have to sewage scrap but it was a very enlightening article.


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