Twistery #8. 4 Comments / Blog / By Roger The carpenter and the potter had an explosive relationship; fatally so after he gave her one of his old aprons. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
Steven Jensen July 21, 2010 at 4:40 pm The clue *might* be in the word ‘apron’, an archaic term for the lead ‘cap’ placed over the vent of a cannon when not in use. In this case, the apron has been removed.
Roger July 21, 2010 at 8:44 pm That’s a clever answer, but not what actually happened between these two fiery characters.
Steven Jensen July 21, 2010 at 11:05 pm Perhaps the potter was killed because the combination of accumulated wood dust and the lead inherent in the process of pottery can cause an explosion?
The clue *might* be in the word ‘apron’, an archaic term for the lead ‘cap’ placed over the vent of a cannon when not in use. In this case, the apron has been removed.
That’s a clever answer, but not what actually happened between these two fiery characters.
Perhaps the potter was killed because the combination of accumulated wood dust and the lead inherent in the process of pottery can cause an explosion?
Hmmm. Interesting theory. Full solution tomorrow!