Heavy Metal
Daf yomi learners finished Masechta Middos this week. Middos discusses the measurements of the Beis HaMikdash and its utensils. Seemingly there is little relevance to us nowadays in knowing these historical facts.
Birkas HaMazon
Removing Knives During Bentching in the Gemara
The custom to remove or cover knives on the table during Birkas HaMazon, its reasons, and whether it applies on Shabbos or to butter and plastic knives.