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Solved! What is this cylinder I found buried in my backyard? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by TheFermentalist@reddthat.com to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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I know it’s some sort of gas bottle, but I’m hoping someone can be more specific based on the brass tap on top.

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[–] daggermoon@piefed.world 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Probably a land mine. /s

[–] TheFermentalist@reddthat.com 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That’s what my wife thought too

[–] daggermoon@piefed.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You should listen to her. She's trying to save you.

[–] ObM@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Are you sure you have the full details of the conversation?

“Maybe it’s a landmine? Get rid of it, I don’t want it in the yard. Here’s a shovel.”

[–] qualia@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Nah it's a fermenting vessel for baked beans. Best hooch you'll ever try.