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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Main Points Raised

  • 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.

  • #2,101
I wonder how they keep it on.[/size]
 
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  • #2,102
honestrosewater said:
I wonder how they keep it on.[/size]

Fish glue, i think.
 
  • #2,103
Another quickie.

What connects, 1968 organ, 1986 motorhead.
 
  • #2,104
Bye, bye thread :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
  • #2,105
I'm still here. Does it have something to do with pipes?
 
  • #2,106
Ooh, 1973 Sleeper?
 
  • #2,107
honestrosewater said:
Ooh, 1973 Sleeper?

A certain lady was just satisfied :smile:
 
  • #2,108
Or was she ?
 
  • #2,109
or was shee?
 
  • #2,110
Mk said:
or was shee?

there was an
o:) Mk, HRWwb is getting slow :biggrin:
 
  • #2,111
Who's slow?

In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.
 
  • #2,112
honestrosewater said:
Who's slow?

In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.
 
  • #2,113
Did you get it??
 
  • #2,114
By Rose, In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.

:confused: Ahh, i missed this post Your looking for some thing
:!) sexy.
 
  • #2,115
So did anyone get it? I think it's pretty easy.
 
  • #2,116
honestrosewater said:
So did anyone get it? I think it's pretty easy.
I built one a few years back, it is still un tested. :smile:
 
  • #2,117
:smile: Ahhh... I'm so lost. Was 1973 Sleeper wrong? Your clue was the Orgasmatron, right?
 
  • #2,118
honestrosewater said:
:smile: Ahhh... I'm so lost. Was 1973 Sleeper wrong? Your clue was the Orgasmatron, right?

Just pulling your plonker Rose, you are correct :biggrin: next one please.
 
  • #2,119
wolram said:
Just pulling your plonker Rose, you are correct :biggrin: next one please.
Okay, did you get this one:
In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.
 
  • #2,120
honestrosewater said:
Okay, did you get this one:
In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.

double entry...?
 
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  • #2,121
No, thank you. I'm not into that kind of thing. :blushing:

Oh... yes, that's the answer. :biggrin:
 
  • #2,122
honestrosewater said:
No, thank you. I'm not into that kind of thing. :blushing:

:bugeye:...is your mind always in the gutter?

Oh... yes, that's the answer. :biggrin:

oh...didn't expect that. Seemed too easy for it to be right. Does this mean I get to post one or has this just become a free for all? And I don't mean a free for all in the way you might be thinking either... :bugeye:
 
  • #2,123
you have to post one
 
  • #2,124
yomamma said:
you have to post one

Oh..geez...guess that will teach me to answer questions...

This will probably be way too easy for the people here...

What do MIT, princeton and electro-shock therapy have in common?
 
  • #2,125
Townsend said:
What do MIT, princeton and electro-shock therapy have in common?
Is it dirty? :devil: Bah, I'm too tired. John Nash?
 
  • #2,126
honestrosewater said:
Is it dirty? :devil:
:bugeye:

You need to find a partner...

Bah, I'm too tired. John Nash?

Yes...I would say it was too easy but I wouldn't want you to feel like I was putting down your intelligence...

So, how about I say...that was too easy for someone soo smart :smile:
 
  • #2,127
Townsend said:
Yes...I would say it was too easy but I wouldn't want you to feel like I was putting down your intelligence...

So, how about I say...that was too easy for someone soo smart :smile:
Yes, I know you're easy, but who's putting what where? :eek:

You can go again. I don't like thinking of clues. Make it hard this time. :wink:
 
  • #2,128
Sorry, I don't want to scare you away. I'll be good. o:)
 
  • #2,129
honestrosewater said:
Yes, I know you're easy, but who's putting what where? :eek:

You can go again. I don't like thinking of clues. Make it hard this time. :wink:

oh geez...(I will pretend to ignore the make it hard comment)

Umm...ok...

What does an apple, a mollusks, a rose, and Frank Lloyd Wright have in common?

If you get this one easy then you are a genius...
 
  • #2,130
Pearl (and Perl)?
 

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