Shovel all day long.
- Shovels are tools that are primarily used to move or dig substances such as dirt or sand.
- Shovels are basically a long rod, sometimes with a handle, with a somewhat flat scoop on the end.
- Shovels are commonly used in landscaping, building or farming.
- Shovels are typically made of steel or tough plastic, with a fibreglass or wooden handle.
- Throughout history, animal bones, particularly the shoulder blade, have been used like a shovel.
- In the 1900s, advancements in machinery started to replace shovels.
- In 1967, a wooden shovel from approximately 2000 BC was discovered in Turkey.
- There are many types of shovels; some are used to pry open items, dig holes, and scoop away snow or coal.
- Shovels range in size and shape; some are square, while others are small, and some have sharp blades.
- Some shovels are designed to collapse and be easily stored, and are often used by the military or campers.
Bibliography:
A History of the Shovel, 2009, Landscape and Garden Tools, http://landscapeandgardentools.blogspot.com.au/2009/11/history-of-shovel.html
Shovel, 2013, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shovel
