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rasputin6543 t1_j1d3jde wrote
Reply to TIL judge of the peace Roy Bean chose jurors from his best bar customers and jurors were expected to buy a drink during every court recess. by Warm-Translator6171
The Dollop podcast has a great episode about him.
rasputin6543 t1_jadlfq1 wrote
Reply to ELI5: why are skirting boards a thing? do they have a purpose? by Just-Okra6596
I'll add that the seemingly imperfect cuts that the skirting board covers are often intentional, as a small space between the floorboards and the wall will allow for seasonal expansion and contraction.