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Rubing two pieces of wood together rapidly and consistently can cause enough friction to heat the wood to the point of ignition. However these days I doubt if there are many aboriginals that would light a fire that way. a lighter is much easier.

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Aborigines light fires by rubbing pieces of wood together?

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Why do aborigines light fires by rubbing pieces of wood together?

Rubing two pieces of wood together rapidly and consistently can cause enough friction to heat the wood to the point of ignition. However these days I doubt if there are many aboriginals that would light a fire that way. a lighter is much easier.


How is it that Aborigines light fires by rubbing pieces of wood together?

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