Wednesday, July 30, 2008

2156-Year-Old Computer

Holy crap. A computer with more than thirty gears in it, more than two centuries old, that when cranked can forecast things like solar eclipses.
We think we're so damn smart.

Read more and see a picture here and here.

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous11:57 PM

    I saw that one.. they took detailed CT scans and were able to read the inscriptons on it. And were able to recreate it. Gotta give it to those ancient guys... they were a lot more creative than we give 'em credit for.

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