Seriously! Flaws tell the story. I see stuff in my line of work all the time. A grout line in tile that's a tiny bit off, or a trim joint that doesn't match perfect. It shows it was done by a person, not a machine. That little ridge from a jumping cutter is the same thing. It's proof of life.

Where did you end up finding your piece? That vinegar test is honestly the best part about finding certain rocks. I have this beat up old field guide from a used book store that I drag around, and getting that fizz never gets old. It feels like a little science experiment right there in your own kitchen. That quick, bubbly reaction is just so satisfying to see every single time.

Oh no, my friend had a dog jump on her in a muddy park last month! Total dress trauma.