Hacker News Reader

> what did exploitation of land mineral resources ever give to us

the entirety of modern society, good and bad... the computer or phone you're typing this with, your job, etc

They're making a joke, referring to a skit by Monty Python.

I see, that explains why it wasn't funny

If you mean, "I didn't get the joke because I'm not familiar with the cultural reference", fair enough. If you mean, "it's Monty python, therefore not funny", you must be fun at parties. Now go away before I taunt you a second time.

The aqueduct?

well, the Bronze Age, for one

And regular conductors …