I was not there to witness it, but I've heard the Egyptians began building their pyramids 5,000 years ago. Somehow, they found the means to cut massive stone blocks, move them from the quarry to the building site, and lift them into alignment where they remain today. Yet, despite humans possessing those skills for ages, Americans in the 1920s sometimes struggled to chalk football fields with straight lines.
I am glad you added that you were not present at the time of the pyramids. There were rumors that you might have been a stone cutter near the Nile back in the day, Lol.
Another good one, Tim. Nice chemistry research, too. I do wonder if everyone caught on to lime’s downside in the 50s, though. My high school in CA used it early in the year to burn semipermanent lines on our practice field. An awful smell...
Today's Tidbit... Yard Lines and Lime Burns
I am glad you added that you were not present at the time of the pyramids. There were rumors that you might have been a stone cutter near the Nile back in the day, Lol.
A great look back at some of the ramifications of marking the field. Super job on this research and write up to tell us all about it!
Another good one, Tim. Nice chemistry research, too. I do wonder if everyone caught on to lime’s downside in the 50s, though. My high school in CA used it early in the year to burn semipermanent lines on our practice field. An awful smell...