Piper Lewis (u/piper696)

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Ancient recipes with no measurements make historical cooking a guessing game

I tried to bake bread from a medieval manuscript and it turned into a brick because they didn't say how hot the oven should be.

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3h ago

My dad thought he could help by sanding, but he used the wrong grit.

Tell your dad what grit he used. Might save someone else the same headache.

1d ago

Telling my neighbors about my gig schedule cut down on parking hassles

Did your neighbor ever borrow your lawnmower after that?

1d ago

I got a phishing text that looked real, but one detail gave it away.

Wow, that is honestly TERRIFYING! They make those fake links look so convincing now. Seriously good catch noticing the extra letters.

1d ago

PSA: Folded carpet rolls from delivery are killing our finish

I've probably caused a few of those folds myself, oops.

2d ago

Pro tip: Giving cores extra bake time prevents casting defects.

Curious about the slower ramp. What temperature steps and time at each stage? When did the sand crack, during heating or after pouring? And what's the biggest factor in preventing fins in your setup?