Rock

   Rocks and stones are natural formations of minerals that can be used to
   create the most primitive [1]technology. Stone age was the first stage of
   our civilization; it was characterized by use of stone tools. Rock
   [2]nerds are called geologists.

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   Rocks are pretty [3]suckless and [4]LRS because they are simple, they are
   everywhere, free and can be used in a number of ways such as:

     * As a building material.
     * For [5]fun and entertainment, you can play various games with rocks:
       rock skipping, petanque, long throw, even [6]chess.
     * As [7]weapons, even though we discourage this use.
     * For making tools such as [8]knives or [9]hammers.
     * To hold heat: you can e.g. heat stones in fire and let them heat you
       while you sleep or use them to cook something.
     * For writing, some can be used as a chalk, some may be used to carve
       into, which makes rocks an extremely durable storage for both
       [10]digital and [11]analog [12]data -- thanks to this we have records
       of very old [13]history, see also [14]RCBD. A dust from some rocks can
       also be used to make dye to paint or write with.
     * As weights.
     * For help with counting (e.g. [15]abacus) -- this makes rocks a kind of
       [16]computer!
     * To make [17]art, decorations, small statues etc.
     * For breaking things, grinding, sharpening etc.
     * With advanced technology we can get metals out of rocks, extract
       geological knowledge from them etc.
     * Some rocks can be used to start [18]fire.
     * Some are pretty rare and can be used as a [19]currency, even though we
       hate [20]money and discourage this as well.
     * You can collect them as a cool non-capitalist hobby.
     * They can be shaped into many more things like bowls, plates or maybe
       marbles which in turn can be used e.g. in some kind of [21]mechanical
       computer.
     * As pets... apparently pet rocks are a thing :)
     * ...

See Also

     * [22]sand
     * [23]wood
     * [24]fire
     * [25]potato
     * [26]metal
     * [27]pop

Links:
1. technology.md
2. nerd.md
3. suckless.md
4. lrs.md
5. fun.md
6. chess.md
7. weapon.md
8. knife.md
9. hammer.md
10. digital.md
11. analog.md
12. data.md
13. history.md
14. rock_carved_binary_data.md
15. abacus.md
16. computer.md
17. art.md
18. fire.md
19. currency.md
20. money.md
21. mechanical.md
22. sand.md
23. wood.md
24. fire.md
25. potato.md
26. metal.md
27. pop.md