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Sandpaper Only Works If It Is Rubbing Against Something

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Shark skin (placoid scales) has also been used as an abrasive and the rough scales of the living fossil, Coelacanth are used for the same purpose by the natives of Comoros. From Wikipedia: “The first recorded instance of sandpaper was in 1st-century China when crushed shells, seeds, and sand were bonded to parchment using natural gum.

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the world without altgate

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of Congo Marshall Islands The Gambia Djibouti Mauritania Timor-Leste Dominica Mongolia, Rep.   You can see which page they left from but not where they went.    This feature is rumored to be in development but I couldn't get it even with the custom reporting.    Anyone have tips on this?