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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)

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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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[–] WoodScientist@hexbear.net 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Leon_Grotsky@hexbear.net 5 points 6 months 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.