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.
  • #391
I didn't tell you the answer. I'm looking for a name here.
 
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  • #392
The centre of the Earth prooved too far, despite their very expensive efforts.
American Miscellaneous Society AMSOC was a loose collection of scientists that was formed mainly to progress research projects that didn't fit into any category, such as the unsuccessful project to drill into the Earth's mantle, Project Mohole?
 
  • #393
yup, it was project mohole.
 
  • #394
It has the name of a bird, yet the metaphor of death. It was created by a very famous person with the last name that is another word for ghost
 
  • #395
Way too easy, Raven.
 
  • #396
Correct, good job.
 
  • #397
I share the same name as Holmes's friend and assistant. I co-discovered the most famous blueprint of all time. What is the full name of my partner?
 
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  • #398
james watson
 
  • #399
Incorrect, but close. You're halfway there.
 
  • #400
Francis Harry Compton Crick. Erm, did I steal it?
 
  • #401
Francis Crick
 
  • #402
Yes. Stolen.
 
  • #403
honestrosewater gives the question.
 
  • #404
Danget, he got it first.

Good job horse
 
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  • #405
Hm, my first question.

You may think a Harvard logician's high blood pressure caused me (but you'd be wrong).
 
  • #406
I'm lost on this one, leads end up in dead ends. I think someone would have to know this one.
 
  • #407
Ah, I have a potential lead! Though I have no knowlage whatsoever on medical stuff.
 
  • #408
What, I'm supposed to feed you the answer? High blood pressure is a major risk factor for what?
Edit: You might try to shave off a couple... What do swimming and petting have in common? Today I speak; Yesterday I [...] :-p
 
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  • #409
Henry Sheffer!
 
  • #410
Oh, wrong answer, its just a stroke
 
  • #411
Stroke..somthing.. hmm

brb
 
  • #412
Did I steal it?
 
  • #413
Jesus christ

again..

stolen?
 
  • #414
Meh, whose stroke?
Hint: No, it's not Jesus Christ's
 
  • #415
LOL that wasn't my awnser.


Stroke was a clue. I guess i was going the wrong direction with it.
 
  • #416
Sheffer's stroke.

I am the bass guitarist for a band that formed in Boston, and we haven't played with toys since 1975. I share my last name with a very famous physicist, what year was he born?
 
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  • #417
Dr. Robert Preston Hamilton,
 
  • #418
No. Think 175 years back.
 
  • #419
Wr Hamilton 1805
 
  • #420
From house to house he goes,
A messenger small and slight.
And whether it rains or snows,
He sleeps outside at night.
What am I?
 

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