Seven ways to light a fire without a match


	Seven ways to light a fire without a match

Rygar

6-19-2007 9:37 PM

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6-20-2007 10:15 AM

The REAL Napster

Tom Hanks didn't have this option in his role in Cast Away as he had no lumber mill on his little island. Palm trees limit your choice of hard vs soft woods as well. Neat pump-drill by the Indians for sure.

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