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That seems like a ton of effort. I know coal burns well but is it really worth that kind of effort in that quantity? (This isn't scrutinizing I'm just curious
by zodPod 9y ago
That seems like a ton of effort. I know coal burns well but is it really worth that kind of effort in that quantity? (This isn't scrutinizing I'm just curious if this was a practice that was fruitful or if it was just kids thinking they were helping or something?)
- reaperducer 9y agoCoal is still a very popular heating method in large swaths of the eastern U.S. If you have a coal stove heating your home, coal is what you need.
- lakkal 9y agoSadly, I don't know (or remember) any more of the story than that, and she's not around anymore to ask... It doesn't seem likely that they would have gotten huge amounts of coal by doing it.
- robotresearcher 9y agoYou have enough money for food or coal. It's below freezing. Someone is prepared to throw coal at you for yuks. Easy choice.