Primus Pilus Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 A spot where a pair of outhouses stood 130 years ago is proving to be a treasure trove for archaeologists who braved the lingering smell in the dirt to uncover some 19th Century artifacts and a mystery. The one-time site of privies for men and women has been built upon repeatedly. Recently, crews demolished a former school bus barn on the 3.5-acre downtown site in order to build a condominium complex and a parking garage... ABC News (couldn't resist posting this one... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCLEPIADES Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Salve, PP! This may be useful for Flavia Gemina's next novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantagathus Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 "They uncovered a pistol, a buoy knife, whisky flasks, a set of false teeth, two dog skulls and a blade from a set of sheep shears." What an egregious & ignorant mistake if my assumption is correct that they mean a Bowie Knife. Come on ABC! This is a Bouy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Pilus Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 "They uncovered a pistol, a buoy knife, whisky flasks, a set of false teeth, two dog skulls and a blade from a set of sheep shears." What an egregious & ignorant mistake if my assumption is correct that they mean a Bowie Knife. Come on ABC! This is a Bouy... Hmm. Maybe it's a knife intended only for the cutting of buoy's. Finding no practical use for such a knife, it's obvious why it was found in an old latrine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vercingetorix Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Maybe I ought to dig up the old outhouse pit in my mom 'n' dad's backyard....Who knows what I'll I find ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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