1,0001 Uses for a Book, other than Reading

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HAHAAAA, well then it could be interesting... :wink:
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Hahaha...possibly. some of the conversations we have are hilarious only because he knows it makes me uneasy and sometimes mad. Haha :wink:
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They always love to " tease " us.... :)
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Books make great paperweights.
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Welcome here Winter!

Absolutely...
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They always love to " tease " us.... :)
That they do. :)
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i've often used a book edge as a ruler when i couldn't find mine....
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Not long ago I used a book for a square when I cut a piece of plywood.
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I've used bigger books as bookends

Booster seats for small children

Fans

And they make lovely clutter :)
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To throw at an annoying person.
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Books make great nightstand adornments :)
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Good objects to paint too........I've done many a still life w/books and a bowl of fruit...I love Cezanne....
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I have used books for:
1. Old books that are no good for art project
2. A coast for my table
3. I tried a step stool but the pile fell.
4. my dogs have used them as a chew toy (not happy about that)
5. Killing bugs (only thing on hand)
6. A placemat for a hot plate
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Large dominos.
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Concealing a water mark from a drink until I can repair the table properly...
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