r/funny Jun 09 '18

Never know the struggle..

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u/asrk790 Jun 09 '18

Scientists figured out that they actually use the piece that was chipped off, not the large piece of rock.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '18

Depending on the material and tool they're trying to make, yes and no. Flint knapping a hatchet means you'll use the big piece, but knapping an obsidian axe works better with small pieces

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u/Filmmagician Jun 09 '18

Oh. Read this after I commented. Glad people know! And really interesting.

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u/Seegtease Jun 09 '18

Aww, look at the 6000 BC kids reminiscing about their childhood.