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What are some skills that can be turned into hobbies that would be good for a Leftist to know? (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Like the title! I want to cultivate some helpful skills but do so gradually, as a hobbyist. Tempted to get into lockpicking, haha.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

They add new things and change course with every edition, IIRC around that edition (12th ed, 2009) they started padding out the book with filler bullshit like the food pyramid and how to tie a tie.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Now I'm imagining the 1930s Boy Scout manual is just straight up how to DIY your own landmines.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Not far off, Baden-Powell (the OG of the Scouting org) developed his skills and compiled his notes in South Africa, training with Zulu and fighting in the 2nd Boer war.