So they can travel across galaxy, have nanobots, and kinetic shields, but

So we know the knowledge of a stain stick isn't something they'll be preserving, I guess.

What clothes?

And the scientist/encyclopedists who are responsible for galactic knowledge can't recognize the need for diversity of technology: they debate which one-size-fits-all time piece they should preserve for EVERY planet in the galaxy. Will it be sundial or water clock?