The World's Largest Computer in 1951

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The discussion centers around two significant machines: the ENIAC, an early computer that was 10 feet tall, weighed 30 tons, and required 150 kilowatts of power, and the Russian Ekranoplan, a ground effect vehicle that could travel over 400 km/h and weighed 540 tons. The ENIAC utilized a vast number of electronic components but had less processing power than a modern pocket calculator. The Ekranoplan, developed by the Soviet Union, operates just above water using a shock wave principle, allowing it to travel over various terrains. The conversation also touches on trivia and historical facts about these machines, highlighting their unique engineering and capabilities. Overall, the thread showcases a blend of technical details and engaging quiz-like interactions.
  • #91
Evo said:
My brassiere.
YIKES! :eek:

What in the world are you WEARING, woman? Where can you even BUY something like that? (or is it custom made? :eek: :biggrin: )

The visuals on this one are scaring me to DEATH! :biggrin:
 
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  • #92
I can understand that a bra might be part cow (leather) but part hippo?

Also, if Tsunami has access to visuals of Evo wearing a brassiere why can't I find this link?
 
  • #93
zoobyshoe said:
I can understand that a bra might be part cow (leather) but part hippo?

Also, if Tsunami has access to visuals of Evo wearing a brassiere why can't I find this link?
It's part of an ensemble, boots, whip... :biggrin: The hippo skin trim gives it an exotic touch. The springs pinch, but are great for flexible support. I just don't know how Ivan found out about it.

You don't want the link zoob, you'd go blind. :wink:
 
  • #94
In about 1676 a namesake of one of the star trek captains discovered an interesting electrostatic effect. What did he observe and what was his name?
 
  • #95
Ivan Seeking said:
part hippo and part cow, these were held in place with springs.
Not an S&M bra, but false teeth. Are you wearing these, Evo?
 
  • #96
zoobyshoe said:
Not an S&M bra, but false teeth. Are you wearing these, Evo?
A girl never tells.

False teeth is the correct answer? :eek:
 
  • #97
Evo said:
False teeth is the correct answer? :eek:
Yes. This is all part of the famous George Washington false teeth story:

Wooden teeth legend not easy to swallow - norwichbulletin.com
Address:http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/stories/20040217/localnews/426517.html
 
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  • #98
Yes it is. :cool:
 
  • #99
Evo said:
It's part of an ensemble, boots, whip... :biggrin: The hippo skin trim gives it an exotic touch. The springs pinch, but are great for flexible support. I just don't know how Ivan found out about it.

You don't want the link zoob, you'd go blind. :wink:

go to http://www.io.com/~mlangsdo/RPGs/Minis/GunNuns.html

Sorry, the link is fixed now.
 
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  • #100
WOW! Thanks for the link, Ivan! Evo! WOW! Who knew?

Anyway:

In about 1676 a namesake of one of the star trek captains discovered an interesting electrostatic effect. What did he observe and what was his name?
 
  • #101
Ivan Seeking said:
go to http://www.io.com/~mlangsdo/RPGs/Minis/GunNuns.html

Sorry, the link is fixed now.
Oh, thank goodness! I was afraid he was going to link this:

http://imageuploader.milbrathnet.net/uploads/EvilEvo.JPG
 
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  • #102
Tsunami said:
Oh, thank goodness! I was afraid he was going to link this:

http://imageuploader.milbrathnet.net/uploads/EvilEvo.JPG
Damn, I didn't realize that I looked that good in a bikini! Just photogenic I guess. :biggrin:

Ivan Seeking said:
go to evilevo.org
Uh oh. :eek: :biggrin:

Sorry zooby - In about 1676 a namesake of one of the star trek captains discovered an interesting electrostatic effect. What did he observe and what was his name?

Got another hint?
 
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  • #103
Evo said:
Damn, I didn't realize that I looked that good in a bikini! Just photogenic I guess.
What does this say? Sorry, I am nearly blind now.
Got another hint?
It involved the element mercury.
 
  • #104
zoobyshoe said:
What does this say? Sorry, I am nearly blind now.

It involved the element mercury.
I don't know what it's called, but it was the glowing effect noticed by astonomer Jean Picard when he moved a barometer containing mercury. I vaguely remembered this, but I'm more brain dead than usual tonight.
 
  • #105
It was steam-engine powered, 144 ft long and 39 ft in diameter, contained 88,000 cu ft of coal gas, and could go up to 6.7mph.
 
  • #106
Evo said:
It was steam-engine powered, 144 ft long and 39 ft in diameter, contained 88,000 cu ft of coal gas, and could go up to 6.7mph.
Henri Giffard's steam powered dirigible.


In addition to his famous equations, Maxwell was the first person to make a particular kind of visual representation that is ubiquitous nowadays. What was it?
 
  • #107
zoobyshoe said:
Henri Giffard's steam powered dirigible.
Damn you're good! Yep, it was considered the first successful dirigible that was controlable, back in 1852.
 
  • #108
In addition to his famous equations, Maxwell was the first person to make a particular kind of visual representation that is ubiquitous nowadays. What was it?[/QUOTE]

colour photography, but didn't SUTTON? share in this achievement.
 
  • #109
it covers approx 900 hectares, and is nearly 2500 YRs old
what is it?
 
  • #110
wolram said:
it covers approx 900 hectares, and is nearly 2500 YRs old
what is it?

The world's largest living thing. A fungus?


Edit: added question mark to sound less pompous.
 
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  • #111
wolram said:
it covers approx 900 hectares, and is nearly 2500 YRs old
what is it?
Nikopolis? Or Saqqara, perhaps more famous.
 
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  • #112
i thought that one would take a few guesses, you guys are just to
good.
 
  • #113
So, was it the fungus among us or Saqqara? (I'm an ancient history, archaeology buff)
 
  • #114
Dating back to 1400 BC it was considered to be the omphalos of the world. It was built around a natural spring.
 
  • #115
So, was it the fungus among us or Saqqara? (I'm an ancient history, archaeology buf
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/869808.stm
Researchers in the US have found what is probably the largest living organism on Earth.

It is a fungus that is growing through the Earth and roots of trees in the Malheur National Forest in the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon

ever been on a dig EVO?
 
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  • #116
Delphi. i remember seeing or reading an article not to long ago
 
  • #117
ever been on a dig EVO?[/QUOTE]No. :frown: A friend of mine did get me an invitation to go on one here some years ago, but I wasn't able to due to work conflicts. :frown: :frown:

I've wanted to be an archaeologist since I was three, my bookshelves are lined with every book imaginable on ancient history, antiquities and archaeology. My dad wouldn't pay for my college if I wanted to go into a field of science, he said I wouldn't make any money (my other love is astronomy). So, now I make money and hate my job.

Delphi is correct! They now believe that there was a gas that causes severe hallucinations that was emitted from the spring, which caused the Oracle to have visions.
 
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  • #118
its been an un fullfilled passion of mine to go on a dig, we have a program called TIME TEAM on tv, I've watched every one.
i can't think of a what was is it, open to anyone.
 
  • #119
Where I currently live was once under sea and fossils from the ordovician period are quite easily found near the surface. I have quite a collection of brachiopods, Crinoids (one almost 12 inches long), etc... bryozoans from the Upper Pennsylvanian period. I am going out tomorrow to collect more samples.

My neighbors must think I am nuts, coming home with a car load of rocks and sitting with my hose and a magniying glass and camera examining them.
 
  • #120
My neighbors must think I am nuts, coming home with a car load of rocks and sitting with my hose and a magniying glass and camera examining them.
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and your neighbors are probably more knowledgeable of tv programs,
you are lucky to live in fossil rich area, the only ones i see are inbeded
in concrete.
 

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