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Most technologies continue to improve with innovation, like WiFi. What is a technology that was nearly perfect upon conception? (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I had a chrome Zippo XIV, one of the models you just don't fuck with.

I loaned it out one day to light fireworks. Somehow they overheated and ruined the flint wheel..

Anyways, if I catch you swapping Zippo parts, I'm gonna melt Frosty the Snowman..

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