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Re:Fall of the Berlin Wall on Usenet (1989.) by pyuser583 on Monday May 15, 2023 @07:22PM (#35955880)
Do you still have the pieces?
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Re:Fall of the Berlin Wall on Usenet (1989.) by kmoser on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @02:29AM (#35958335)
I gave away most to friends but kept one or two. They're about the size of your thumb. The best part is the visible graffiti on the exposed side. I remember reading that the concrete was impregnated with asbestos (not sure why) so I'd be leery about handling it. Currently it sits in a small plastic bag.
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Re:Fall of the Berlin Wall on Usenet (1989.) by em-bee on Tuesday May 16, 2023 @08:19AM (#35960811)
the concrete was impregnated with asbestos (not sure why)

up to the 80s asbestos was used almost everywhere in construction because it has many beneficial properties. for example it is fire resistant and strengthens the material it is mixed into.

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