Yeah all that would teach me is that UNICEF has too much money. They'd do better with a sign that said "Imagine what your life would be like if that gum on your shoe had blown it off instead." Then at least they wouldn't be actively pissing me off.
I was completely unsurprised by anything on that list. I stopped watching Galactica after season 1, episode 2 dealt with how crucial Galactica was to basic fleet survival (specifically potable water) yet at the start of season 2, Tigh is reduced armed confiscations to procure needed supplies. We're talking about 10 episodes later.
"Surely roller blades are too high tech for them?"
The amish are not luddites, they're a strict religious society. They place strong emphasis on simple humble clean living. Whether they accept a technology has more to do with it's perceived effect on their family and community than the means of production.
The rollerblade thing has been going on for at least ten years now. They've looked at using cell phones as well, but I don't think that stuck. I doubt they'll ever get into the internet because of all the porn.
I'd be very surprised if someone wasn't manufacturing the Winchester 1887 right now. It's a lever action 12 gauge designed by John Browning.
Didn't get sanskrit, egyptian, or dhivevi. Lucky guessed thai.
The amish are not luddites, they're a strict religious society. They place strong emphasis on simple humble clean living. Whether they accept a technology has more to do with it's perceived effect on their family and community than the means of production.
The rollerblade thing has been going on for at least ten years now. They've looked at using cell phones as well, but I don't think that stuck. I doubt they'll ever get into the internet because of all the porn.