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RE: Bring 'er Round to Starboard!
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Good question... I would imagine the cuts weren't nearly as clean back in the day!
I'm picturing people arguing over pieces that looked or felt a little light.
I think balance scales were pretty common back then, but I'm sure you're right and fights were probably common over that kind of thing!