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Re:Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost... by pmdulaney on Tuesday February 05, 2019 @02:19PM (#19088733)
I read it 45 years ago and liked it. But the only thing that sticks in my memory -- and it is enough, I suppose -- is the author helping his friend fix his motorcycle with a piece of shim made on the spot from a Coke can.
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Re:Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost... by danieltrembath on Tuesday February 05, 2019 @08:45PM (#19091959)
Same. Almost every time I see a can the phrase 'best shim stock in the world' jumps into my brain!
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