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jkinudsjknds
on March 14, 2020
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An equation that takes Pythagoras to a new level
On the subject of that painting, can anyone tell me what the kids are wearing on their feet?
norrius
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These are bast shoes [0], known in Russian as lápti, which were the typical footwear in villages until the 20th century. They are strapped to the leg so that they don't fall off.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bast_shoe
CliffStoll
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Muckluks. Or the 1890 Russian version
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