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.

  • #2,191
Perhaps the village of Caledfwlch (an old name for his sword)
 
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  • #2,192
matthyaouw said:
Something to do with the Welsh... And Arthur's sword...

And it is ?
 
  • #2,193
Caledfwlch/Caladbolg/Caledbwlch?
 
  • #2,194
matthyaouw said:
Caledfwlch/Caladbolg/Caledbwlch?
:biggrin: , your shot.
 
  • #2,195
I have to go, so someone else can take my turn.
 
  • #2,196
Any one have one ?
 
  • #2,197
wolram said:
Derived from "Hard Lightning" , the people are cheese on toast ?
Well, of course people are servable as cheese on toast if they get zapped in the butt by a lightning stroke; but somehow, I am unable to progress further..
 
  • #2,198
Upon insertion, the handle was turned, causing the spoon-shaped lobes to slowly separate.

Hot fruit? ouch.
 
  • #2,199
wolram said:
Upon insertion, the handle was turned, causing the spoon-shaped lobes to slowly separate.

Oh no, Arildno is going to have something inappropriate to say about this! :wink:
 
  • #2,200
matthyaouw said:
Oh no, Arildno is going to have something inappropriate to say about this! :wink:
:smile: :smile: you got it all ready ?
 
  • #2,201
wolram said:
Upon insertion, the handle was turned, causing the spoon-shaped lobes to slowly separate.

Hot fruit? ouch.
Really; they are called valves, not lobes; besides, they are not spoon-shaped.
I have but one option, namely to issue the:

Concupiscence Alert!
 
  • #2,202
wolram said:
Upon insertion, the handle was turned, causing the spoon-shaped lobes to slowly separate.

Hot fruit? ouch.

Arildno if you have the answer put up if not---------
 
  • #2,203
Perhaps I don't have the answer.
What is it?
 
  • #2,204
arildno said:
Perhaps I don't have the answer.
What is it?

It is your job to find out, if you are able to :rolleyes:
 
  • #2,205
wolram said:
Upon insertion, the handle was turned, causing the spoon-shaped lobes to slowly separate.

Hot fruit? ouch.

the clue once again. :biggrin:
 
  • #2,206
Sticking a key into a key-hole, turn the handle, and then the locky-things separates opening the door?

Oh my god, my linguistic level has been wollified.. :cry:
 
  • #2,207
arildno said:
Sticking a key into a key-hole, turn the handle, and then the locky-things separates opening the door?

Oh my god, my linguistic level has been wollified.. :cry:

Way off mark, you may enjoy this cold. :devil:
 
  • #2,208
"Hot fruit? ouch."
Strawberry-pain?
Banana-whimper??

I give up..
 
  • #2,209
or a midevil torture devise, called the Pear. Or a modern day examination speculum.
 
  • #2,210
  • #2,212
Seems you enjoyed that one arildno, i may have a replica made. :devil:

Any one have a clue ?
 
  • #2,213
1. The armature: The body is a straight tube attached to two bulbs, approximately the same size, one at either end.
 
  • #2,214
Dippy Bird

If that is correct you have another go, i have made one or two of these. :biggrin:
 
  • #2,215
Brat, yes it is
 
  • #2,216
Recipes call for water, plus sugar, corn syrup, butter, cornstarch, and flavoring, but nobody makes it using ocean brine.
 
  • #2,217
hypatia said:
Brat, yes it is

:-p
 
  • #2,218
hypatia said:
Recipes call for water, plus sugar, corn syrup, butter, cornstarch, and flavoring, but nobody makes it using ocean brine.

saltwater taffy?
 
  • #2,219
You folks are too good for me..yep
eh gads the smilies are makeing this page lag!
 
  • #2,220
Religions and super volcanos...what is it?

edit...to make it easier I'll add...old religions and super volcanos...
 
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