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When trying to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together, what does one need to consider? I am assuming I can't just grab any two sticks and start rubbing... Should they be dead or green? Har...
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<p>When trying to start a fire by rubbing two sticks together, what does one need to consider? I am assuming I can't just grab any two sticks and start rubbing... </p> <ul> <li>Should they be dead or green? </li> <li>Hard wood or soft wood? </li> <li>Is spinning or scraping more efficient?</li> </ul>