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c/botany-lovers•jason951•2mo ago

Choosing between a rare orchid and a common fern for my shady corner

I had to pick between a Phalaenopsis I saw at the local greenhouse or a Boston fern from the hardware store for a dark spot in my living room. I went with the fern, and it's already put out three new fronds in just two weeks. Has anyone else had better luck with a specific plant in low-light areas?

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c/archaeology-discoveries•jason951•2mo ago

Warning: I spent $300 on a fake Roman coin from a shady online seller

I saw a listing for a 'genuine' denarius from the reign of Augustus, complete with a certificate. The price was too good to be true. I paid, got the coin, and took it to a local museum in Tucson. The curator told me in two minutes it was a modern cast, not ancient at all. The seller vanished after I tried to get my money back. Anyone know a legit place to buy verified artifacts online?

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c/boilermakers•jason951•2mo ago

Heads up on the old boiler at the Riverside plant in Joliet

I was doing a walk through there last week for a quote and saw something that made me stop. The main feedwater line on the number three boiler had a section of insulation pulled back, and the pipe underneath was showing some serious scale build up, maybe a quarter inch thick in spots. It looked like it hadn't been checked in years, and with the pressure that thing runs at, it's a real weak point. Has anyone else worked on that unit and seen this?

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