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honestrosewater said:
nope...it is not going to be easy...not at all.
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.
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Individuals interested in the history of computing, engineering innovations, and the evolution of vehicle technology may find this discussion engaging.
nope...it is not going to be easy...not at all.
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Let me know when you need some hints...I don't want to spoil it for you if you don't need any...
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Shell?
Is it more than one thing? Like one thing connects two of them, another thing connects two more, etc.
Is it more than one thing? Like one thing connects two of them, another thing connects two more, etc.
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honestrosewater said:
There is ONE thing they all have in common.
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Oh, yeah, this has to be it: RED?!?
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honestrosewater said:
nope...
here are some more clues...highlight if you want to see them...
Sacrament of the Last Supper
The breeding of rabbits
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Flirtation Alert![/size]
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Okay, I win: PHI! aka golden ratio, golden number, golden section.
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honestrosewater said:
Very good...
I am impressed...
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Woohoo! Wait, you said I would be a genius. I got it pretty easily, mister, and I want my genius title.Townsend said:
What do Rome, Kipling, and Shasta have in common?
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They do not have any letters in common.honestrosewater said:
If that's not it, it has to be penis.
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You're correct...hand me your sword and take a knee and I will dub ye "genius."
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*trying not to turn my dubbing into a series of dirty jokes* Okay, I'm ready. Touch me with your mighty sword! Woops. *bows silently*Townsend said:
No, it's not a penis.
(that was a legitimate reply to arildno, BTW.)
Another hint: Homer eats super-spicy chili, sees a talking _______? It's not that, but related.
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AS THO’ again—yea, even once again,
We should rewelcome to our stewardship
The rider with the loose-flung bridle-rein
And chance-plucked twig for whip,
The down-turned hat-brim, and the eyes beneath
Alert, devouring—and the imperious hand
Ordaining matters swiftly to bequeath
Perfect the work he planned.
Mountain ?
We should rewelcome to our stewardship
The rider with the loose-flung bridle-rein
And chance-plucked twig for whip,
The down-turned hat-brim, and the eyes beneath
Alert, devouring—and the imperious hand
Ordaining matters swiftly to bequeath
Perfect the work he planned.
Mountain ?
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Incorrect but enjoyable.wolram said:
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Disney...
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Tarzan ?
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Or the jungle book.
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Tarzan#The_Tarzan_story
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Tarzan#The_Tarzan_story
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Ding, ding, ding! But that's only part of it. Someone in The Jungle Book has something in common with another character named Shasta and two people associated with Rome.wolram said:
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Romulus and Remus, raised by a wolf, became the founders of Rome.
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Yeah, okay, you got it. There's a book called Shasta of the Wolves too. They're all stories of feral children who were raised by wolves.wolram said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feral_children_in_mythology_and_fiction
Batter up!
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Ok, what connects, rocket, harris and scarp ?
Do you give in.
Do you give in.
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Was it the failed attempt at a postal rocket in the Western Isles?
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Of course not; it is the frenulum, right?wolram said:
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I'm not even going to ask how you came to that conclusion...
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Is it wrong?matthyaouw said:
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http://www.postalheritage.org.uk/history/transport/air_rocket.html
I think that fits the clue slightly better.
I suppose it's my turn.
Standing 7 metres tall, this imposing figure seems out of this world. It towers over the place it terrorised over 100 years go.
I think that fits the clue slightly better.
I suppose it's my turn.
Standing 7 metres tall, this imposing figure seems out of this world. It towers over the place it terrorised over 100 years go.
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Evidently, a 7 metres long phallus on rampage WOULD have terrorised any place it chose to visit, but since I've been wrong before, I'm not 100% certain it is a phallus.
Is it Big Ben instead?
(No, that's even bigger; I'm lost..)
Is it Big Ben instead?
(No, that's even bigger; I'm lost..)
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It is Queen Victoria, gazing out over Balmoral.matthyaouw said:
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Nope, not it.
I'm now quite terrified at the prospect of a 7 meter penis rampaging around... If I have nightmares, I'm blaming you!
I'm now quite terrified at the prospect of a 7 meter penis rampaging around... If I have nightmares, I'm blaming you!