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probably a religious or ritual object (lemmy.nz)
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[-] Zamboni_Driver@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 weeks ago

My favorite explanation is that they were used to make wool mittens.

[-] cdf12345@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

You’re gonna have to explain that one for me plz

[-] tetris11@feddit.uk 1 points 3 weeks ago

The holes were like home-made glory holes that would encourage the workers to knit faster

[-] DakRalter@thelemmy.club 1 points 2 weeks ago

For your viewing... ahem... pleasure:

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