Fractions (7/365)

by The Philosophical Fish

Day 7 - Fractions

January 7, 2015 – Remember learning fractions?

Do kids learn them anymore in school?

And when was the last time you saw a fraction on a typewriter key?

Have you ever seen one?

I don’t know the entire story on this typewriter. I discovered it in my Dad’s basement in Vanderhoof ten years or more ago. I just loved it, but it was buried in the back of a shelf in a box. I couldn’t fathom what was so heavy and when I pulled it out Dad just looked and said something along the lines of “Oh, that old thing?” when I asked if I could have it.

He couldn’t figure out what I’d want it for, didn’t understand that I just wanted to set it on a table or desk somewhere and enjoy looking at it.

It’s kind of cool to appreciate what today’s computer keyboard evolved from.

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Stephen L D'Agostino January 8, 2015 - 3:50 am

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Hunter Studio January 8, 2015 - 3:59 am

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Kim Currie January 8, 2015 - 4:04 am

Yes, yes they do! 🙂

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Paige Ackerman January 8, 2015 - 4:20 am

Excellent to know! At least that skill hasn’t disappeared 🙂

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KROCKY MESHKIN January 8, 2015 - 4:24 am

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~DGH~ January 8, 2015 - 4:28 am

Great shot for the category – lovely focus!

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steff808 January 8, 2015 - 6:47 am

very nice capture !

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Lit & Lettres January 8, 2015 - 2:33 pm

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Free 2 Be January 8, 2015 - 2:45 pm

Thank you 🙂

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Bella Lisa January 8, 2015 - 2:48 pm

Great one for Nostalgia. I wasn’t very good at typing on these typewriters! Seen in 115 pictures in 2015

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...Gail... January 8, 2015 - 3:55 pm

Awesome shot!

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DK-photographie.de January 8, 2015 - 4:44 pm

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jofolo January 8, 2015 - 10:08 pm

Never seen them on a typewriter but I can assure you they do do them in school. I have to help my kids with them!

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mujetdebois January 8, 2015 - 11:02 pm

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Shane Montross January 8, 2015 - 11:05 pm

Wow, that’s superb!

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linda_lou2 January 9, 2015 - 1:45 am

Awesome!

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Clint__Budd January 9, 2015 - 7:22 am

The question to ask is "When did you last see a Typewriter?". Super find & capture ;-}
Seen in 115 pictures in 2015

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Missy2004 January 9, 2015 - 4:41 pm

I learnt to type on a typewriter like that……………..such a long time ago.
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Free 2 Be January 9, 2015 - 5:48 pm

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/osborn] You must have strong fingers 😉

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Gillian Everett January 15, 2015 - 12:43 am

Excellent idea 🙂

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mksavage March 25, 2015 - 11:12 pm

Great image! 🙂
If you have this in a b&w version I would be happy to include it in my magazine for the "metal" theme. Please send me a Flickr Mail if you’re interested.

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Free 2 Be March 31, 2015 - 4:43 pm

I didn’t do it in B&W, sorry. But thank you for the compliment 🙂

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Milucide October 19, 2015 - 9:35 pm

The typewriter of my father a long time ago !
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