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The Famous Antikythera Mechanism Was a Mechanical Disaster, New Research Suggests

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The Famous Antikythera Mechanism Was a Mechanical Disaster, New Research Suggests

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Researchers simulated the device's ancient gear system to find out whether the contraption actually worked. Apparently, it did not.

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That’s why it’s on a preprint server I assume
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  Of course. I mean why doesn’t Gizmondo wait for the review to finish?
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