The World's Largest Computer in 1951

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The discussion revolves around historical and technical aspects of significant machines and vehicles, including the ENIAC computer and the Russian Ekranoplan. Participants engage in a quiz-like format, posing questions and providing hints about various inventions, their specifications, and historical context.

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  • One participant describes the ENIAC, detailing its size, weight, components, and power consumption, while noting its limited processing power compared to modern devices.
  • Another participant identifies the ENIAC as the machine described in the previous post.
  • Participants discuss a large vehicle that weighs 540 tons, can travel over land and water, and is hinted to be built in Russia, leading to speculation about its identity.
  • Some participants propose that the vehicle in question is the Russian Ekranoplan, explaining its design and operational principles related to ground effect.
  • There is a discussion about a vehicle that achieved over 188 miles per gallon, with participants speculating on its type and historical significance, including a mention of a Harley Davidson motorcycle from 1908.
  • One participant describes a crude device involving a wooden stand, a funnel, acid, and copper wire, prompting further questions about its purpose.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the identity of some machines, particularly the vehicle that achieved high fuel efficiency, as various guesses and clarifications are made. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of some inventions and their historical context.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the specifications and classifications of the vehicles discussed, particularly regarding the Ekranoplan's operational capabilities and the fuel efficiency claims of the motorcycle.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the history of computing, engineering innovations, and the evolution of vehicle technology may find this discussion engaging.

  • #1,651
honestrosewater said:
Hm, do you pronounce Bath like Hoth?

posh people say BAR th
the rest of us say bAth
 
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  • #1,652
honestrosewater said:
Hm, do you pronounce Bath like Hoth? Oh, how 'bout Leek?
Leek, the vegatable is same as ,"my bath has a leak".
 
  • #1,653
wolram said:
Leek, the vegatable is same as ,"my bath has a leak".
Hehe- I was guessing Leek- the town in Staffordshire, England.
 
  • #1,654
honestrosewater said:
Hehe- I was guessing Leek- the town in Staffordshire, England.
No not a town or city, the star wars character is the best start, remeber
we have some strange place names here.
then just add the void.
 
  • #1,655
Give us a clue about the Star Wars character...
 
  • #1,656
wolram said:
No not a town or city, the star wars character is the best start, remeber
we have some strange place names here.
then just add the void.
Bah, do you know how many Star Wars characters there are?! Is it a main character? A good guy? bad guy? human? in which episode? anything to narrow the list?
 
  • #1,657
Llantilio Crosseny.
 
  • #1,658
honestrosewater said:
anything to narrow the list?
It apparently is a castle. Here is a complete list of UK castles:
http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/list.php
 
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  • #1,659
He is one of if not the biggest stars
 
  • #1,660
hitssquad said:
It apparently is a castle. Here is a complete list of UK castles:
http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/list.php

not a castle, no one built this.
 
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  • #1,661
Lukabyss?
Anakinnothingness?
Hanvoid?

Somehow, none of them seems probable..
 
  • #1,662
Dartmouth.
 
  • #1,663
canal.jpg

Edit: Oops. That's a picture of Venice, Italy. And it is linked from the wrong Dartmouth. I was very confused. Sorry.
 
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  • #1,664
Hits, that picture is V.nice!
 
  • #1,665
arildno said:
Lukabyss?
Anakinnothingness?
Hanvoid?

Somehow, none of them seems probable..

right idea though
 
  • #1,666
"Han" is the first syllable, I think..
Hanabys?
 
  • #1,667
hitssquad said:
Dartmouth.

no not as big as dartmouth
 
  • #1,668
arildno said:
"Han" is the first syllable, I think..
Hanabys?
not Han or abys

Teddy bear?
 
  • #1,669
This is a, "cheesy", area
 
  • #1,670
Chewie??
Ewok?.
 
  • #1,671
OK. It's Chewy, then.
 
  • #1,672
arildno said:
Chewie??
Ewok?.

what is chewie?
 
  • #1,673
Teddington.
 
  • #1,674
wolram said:
what is chewie?
Chewbacca?
 
  • #1,675
hitssquad said:
Teddington.

no it is not a town or city, or even man made.
 
  • #1,676
Is it Loch or Lake something? Loch Ness?
 
  • #1,677
Loch Craggie? :smile: Oh, right, cheesy- Loch Hope?
 
  • #1,678
Cheddar Gorge?
 
  • #1,679
honestrosewater said:
Is it Loch or Lake something? Loch Ness?
not a loch or lake.
 
  • #1,680
brewnog said:
Cheddar Gorge?
right area

parlour
kitchen
canal
watery axe
den
teddy bear like SWs character
and a void.
 

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