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submitted 4 days ago by Stamets@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[–] KittyCat@lemmy.world 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Seems pretty convincing and matches gold bracelets made in the era.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

I've actually seen an old lady knit gloves with one as well.

[–] threethan@reddthat.com 2 points 3 days ago

This is, by far, the most compelling theory I've seen.

Given that those things were so common, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the other uses people have theorized could have happened too.