From: http://www.beermatmania.com/ "Tegestology is a Latin term defined as the practice of collecting beermats or coasters, with practitioners known as tegestologists"
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Beer mats - also known as beverage coasters - are commonly used in public houses. A common attraction using beer mats would be a guided brewery tour. These typically also include a beer tasting in the attached pub.
Beer mats are indeed useful. They are not used just to protect the surface of the table but a beer mat is usually made of paper. This means it has a nice absorbing effect to clear drippings.
Yes, you can find Molson beer mats in the United States. They are available in several location, perhaps even locally at your nearby mall or shopping center.
The mats that the Muslims use for worship are called prayer mats. In the Islamic culture, the name for the prayer mat is sajjada.
There are still many beer can collectors, and beer can collecting clubs. They aim to find perfect, very old beer cans. Some advertise online looking to purchase those collectible cans. As far as "collecting" beer cans on the roadsides, it is still done. The price per pound for recyclable aluminum varies frequently. Most who collect for extra income find it hard work for little money.
Floor mats in traditional Japanese homes are called Tatami Mats.
Keith Osborne has written: 'The international beer labels, mats & coasters'
Jim Gropp has written: 'Beer can collector's handbook' -- subject(s): Beer cans, Collectors and collecting
It is called rag or "Sejjadah"
Lew Cady has written: 'They'Ve Got Rockies in Their Heads!' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Baseball teams, Colorado Rockies (Baseball team) 'Beer Can Collecting' -- subject(s): Beer cans, Collectors and collecting
Alan J. Alcorn has written: 'The beer tray guide' -- subject(s): Beer trays, Collectors and collecting
A coin collection is called, well, a coin collection. The hobby of collecting coins is called numismatics.