Scientists have finally demystified the incredible workings of a 2,000-year-old astronomical calculator built by ancient Greeks.
A new analysis of the Antikythera Mechanism [image], a clock-like machine consisting of more than 30 precise, hand-cut bronze gears, show it to be more advanced than previously thought—so much so that nothing comparable was built for another thousand years.
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I had to read that twice. I thought it said "built by geeks." That would've made more sense....
ReplyDeleteGreek geeks! Greek geeks!
ReplyDeleteI think it was "ancient" geeks if I remember correctly.
ReplyDeleteWell, yeah, they called them gods.
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