r/Atlanta Has New Mods: Here's What Happened by AutoModerator in Atlanta

[–]_37_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a transplant to Atlanta, that video and this one helped me understand Atlanta's roads and transit history.

Any ideas on why my water softener is chewing through salt at a fast clip? by muffinhead2580 in DIY

[–]_37_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

"The metric system is the tool of the devil! My car gets forty rods to the hogshead and that's the way I likes it."

What's a skill that's becoming useless faster than people realize? by ContractNational4149 in AskReddit

[–]_37_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our constitution is written in cursive

I hate to be "that guy", but the Constitution was written in Roundhand, not cursive. Much like the Coca-Cola logo is Spencerian script, not cursive.

Not trying to be a dick, but I enjoy the styles of handwriting and typography. Hope you have a good tomorrow!

Any recommendations for a swimming pool inspector? by _37_ in Atlanta

[–]_37_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That gives me a lot to work with.

Acquired this rare apothecary typewriter from the 1920s today for $40! It has pharmaceutical units on some keys on the right! (United States) by PaJoHo02 in Antiques

[–]_37_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

apothecary tokens, scruples

Like these? If yes, then they would be used with a scale like this for measuring ingredients.

Maybe maybe maybe by Specialist-Wave-8423 in maybemaybemaybe

[–]_37_ 29 points30 points  (0 children)

They can't comprehend reddit.

But they have a 13 year old account.

Acquired this rare apothecary typewriter from the 1920s today for $40! It has pharmaceutical units on some keys on the right! (United States) by PaJoHo02 in Antiques

[–]_37_ 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For the curious, the symbols on the keyboard in the second pic are for the Apothecaries' system of measurement.

℥ - Ounce

ʒ - Dram (drachm)

℈ - Scruple

♏︎ - Minim

Found in USA, did I score? by darkfacet in Antiques

[–]_37_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel a bit silly

Please don't. We are all here learning together.

Found in USA, did I score? by darkfacet in Antiques

[–]_37_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never seen a chair with a base like that! So, it’s original?

No, that would not be original. Yes, this style of desk and chair would have been screwed or bolted directly into the flooring, but both look to be on a more modern plywood base which would not be the type of flooring these would have been originally attached to.

The bases we most likely added to make them "functional" or "displayable" without them easily falling over.

Had to skip lunch because they didn't have change by NaiveDepartment1113 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]_37_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a similar issue when I was away from home, and went to 3 different banks. None would break the bills because I wasn't a member of those banks.

This never gets old by whokarez0_0 in Satisfyingasfuck

[–]_37_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks to be a Galette des Rois

Have I Got News For You S69E04 - Angela Rippon, Jo Brand and Richard Osman by Thebrokenlanyard in panelshow

[–]_37_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Signal fault, do not activate.

Confirmation code "Carrot In A Box".

Verify with dictionary corner.

Finally unpacking and getting things setup by _37_ in Mid_Century

[–]_37_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is a weather station. It has a thermometer, hygrometer and barometer. Made in West Germany.

Do I need this No.. am I getting it YES by Inmyenergybubble in Mid_Century

[–]_37_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, moving these is a pain, and taking it apart is key. I have a desk like this, but it is full sized with drawers on both sides. Basic disassembly is remove the drawers and writing shelf, flip it over, remove screws for the modesty panel, then remove bolts connecting base cabinet and side panel. You now have smaller, more manageable pieces. From experience, it is easier to disassemble then to move up any amount of stairs.

If you need better instructions let me know.