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.
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I figured that, Risk, or Chess of course.

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Ivan Seeking said:
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Is that a clue?!?
 
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Moonbear said:
Is that a clue?!?

yes. :biggrin:
 
  • #1,204
we need more clues...too much stuff on google
 
  • #1,205
How to "see the USA"
 
  • #1,206
Ivan Seeking said:
How to "see the USA"
I've never driven down there, but are those highway numbers?
 
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Danger said:
I've never driven down there, but are those highway numbers?

No. I learned this in high school.
 
  • #1,208
Firing order for a v-8 engine?
 
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grrrr...I was going to say that...
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
Firing order for a v-8 engine?

That's it!
 
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APE?! i's your turn!
 
  • #1,212
Just looking for something interesting to ask about.

This person has been credited as the first computer programer though the program this person concieved was never used.

I hope this one is a bit more difficult.
 
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The good sir Babbage
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
The good sir Babbage
Getting warm there but no.
 
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Augusta Ada King
 
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An interesting aside: One of Babbages descendents is a customer of mine.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
An interesting aside: One of Babbages descendents is a customer of mine.
Does Babbage eat cabbage?
 
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OMG! Augusta Ada King! APE!?
 
  • #1,219
Does Babbage eat cabbage?

Boy...you know...I never thought to ask. :biggrin:

So, programmers. Galileo?
 
  • #1,220
Does somebody want to go ahead while we wait for an answer from TheStatutoryApe?
 
  • #1,221
I will since I missed my last one.. give me a minute
 
  • #1,222
okay, nobody in the great thread of riddleness can get one. if nobody gets it here I'll just give it away

I don't think you'll find it on google:

Curved when I'm small
Flat when I'm all
Infanite is all
big, wide and tall

I extend in three directions
a paridox of perplexions

What am I?
 
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yomamma said:
What am I?
Space? 10
 
  • #1,224
no, not space...


think about lines 2&3 carefully
 
  • #1,225
Well come on yomamma, how about another clue?
 
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yomamma said:
OMG! Augusta Ada King! APE!?
Yes correct.
Sorry I had to go again.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Well come on yomamma, how about another clue?
okay...it's VERY related to our smileys. but it has a special characteristic that the smileys don't
 
  • #1,228
Okay, how about giving it up and pick a new one?
 
  • #1,229
k you go ivan
 
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What was it?
 

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