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Better late than never...Evo said:
The World's Largest Computer in 1951
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The discussion centers on the ENIAC, the world's first general-purpose electronic computer, which stood 10 feet tall, occupied 1,000 square feet, and weighed approximately 30 tons. It utilized over 70,000 resistors, 10,000 capacitors, 6,000 switches, and 18,000 vacuum tubes, consuming 150 kilowatts of power. Additionally, the conversation shifts to the Russian Ekranoplan, a Ground Effect Vehicle developed by Rostislav Alekseev, which could travel over 400 km/h and weighed 540 tons fully loaded. The Ekranoplan was designed for military transport and could carry over 100 tonnes of cargo.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of electronic components such as resistors and capacitors
- Familiarity with the concept of Ground Effect Vehicles
- Knowledge of military transport technologies
- Basic historical context of computing technology development
- Research the technical specifications and historical significance of the ENIAC
- Explore the design and operational principles of Ground Effect Vehicles
- Investigate the military applications of the Ekranoplan
- Learn about the evolution of computing technology post-ENIAC
This discussion is beneficial for historians, technology enthusiasts, and engineers interested in the evolution of computing and transport technologies, particularly those focused on military applications and early electronic devices.
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DAMN IT! I had something in my eye AND I didn't google it either. 
Do you know what a nut Cheseborough was? Cutting and burning himself to test the healing powers?
Do you know what a nut Cheseborough was? Cutting and burning himself to test the healing powers?
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So...what'cha talkin about?
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Not fair! 
I know this worthless trivia because I do not have a life, and I'm old, and slow.
(oooh, could ban MK, then I would have a fighting chance)
I know this worthless trivia because I do not have a life, and I'm old, and slow.(oooh, could ban MK, then I would have a fighting chance)
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Ok, I guess its my turn. Lemme think of one.
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No, I didn't read any more than the rod wax/vaseline part and posted my quetion.Evo said:
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yyeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh....
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I often wonder if MK is another PF member in disquise.[/size]Evo said:Not fair!
(oooh, could ban MK, then I would have a fighting chance)
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The game is called "What was it?"yomamma said:
Someone gives a clue or two and the rest guess and google as fast as they can to get the right answer. If you get it right you give the next clues. It is traditionally an invention of some sort.
MK is now thinking of some new clues.
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hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmm...
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MK, we're waiting!
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Mk!
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"inserts jeopardy music"
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do de do do do de do, do de do da deeee, da-da-da-do de da do do de da, da da do do de da, do.
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Talk about a hot thread! If someone doesn't post for twenty minutes everyone starts getting hostile!
Now post damnit!
Now post damnit!
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uuuuhhhhh... 
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This guy was the first to put this stuff in a tube. What was it, who was he and when?
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This is probably the stupidest clue evr... GOOGLE SAYS NOTHING RELEVANT!
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Toothpaste?zoobyshoe said:
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3 part quetionMoonbear said:
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Toothpaste in a tube first done by Washington Sheffield in 1892.
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Pfft...nobody answered the second part of my question before continuing on before. (Okay, I was still googling...the first part I got without google.)zoobyshoe said:
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Correct!...
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'kay, moonbear's up!
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A company exports the largest percentage of beef from the U.S. It shares its name with an American supermodel, what is his father's race?
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What I thought I was up! After getting it before Evo. This thread moves fast.
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Christian?
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That's okay MK, I'm still looking for a good one, so you can go ahead of me here.
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I've had enough, I got one
In ---- he reached the London Regional Final of the Times crossword competition, where his score was one of the highest recorded by an American. He was a famous logicion and philosipher. Who was he?
In ---- he reached the London Regional Final of the Times crossword competition, where his score was one of the highest recorded by an American. He was a famous logicion and philosipher. Who was he?
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Need more clues. (Also:Did you really mean to say "his" father's race?)Mk said: