311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert island

Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by catalogia on Sunday February 02, 2020 @02:03AM (#22215590)

I'd bring the thickest book I could get my hands on. The paper would make good tinder if I managed to keep it dry.

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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by mod on Sunday February 02, 2020 @02:06AM (#22215607)

For what it's worth, tinder is easy to come by in most environments. Also in those days, you would likely try to never make another fire, and instead keep yours going.

Somewhat true today as well, as firelighting tools are all consumables. Some may light thousands of fires, but still would fail to eventually.

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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by xxs on Sunday February 02, 2020 @05:17AM (#22216220)

All you need is a lens given a bright day. I used to ignite paper as a kid. It should be possible to use ice as well but it has to be properly shaped and the water to be clear.

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Re:311 years ago, Alexander Selkirk was rescued on a desert ... by iamthirsty on Sunday February 02, 2020 @05:23AM (#22216247)

Doesn't really seem like ice would be abundant on a desert island.

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