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[–] Zamboni_Driver@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My favorite explanation is that they were used to make wool mittens.

[–] cdf12345@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You’re gonna have to explain that one for me plz

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

The holes were like home-made glory holes that would encourage the workers to knit faster

[–] DakRalter@thelemmy.club 1 points 1 month ago

For your viewing... ahem... pleasure: