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Ancient Computer Reveals Unexepected Technical Sophistication
According to a report in today's NY Times, the Antikythera Mechanism was probably used to prepare calendars for agricultural cycles and for determining religious festivals. "Historians of technology think the instrument is technically more complex than any known device for at least a millennium afterward." Now can someone explain how the Egyptians built the pyramids? « TechCrunch Has The Perfect Headline -- "Presto: Because Computers Scare Old People" | Main | If An IT Manager Finds Kiddie Porn On The Company President's Computer, Should He Call The Cops? » |
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