This ridiculous human-powered machine tests an ancient Egyptian engineering problem

There is no doubt that ancient Egyptians drilled holes in granite. Archaeologists and laypeople have marveled at cores and tool marks for hundreds of years, wondering, "How'd they do that?" Into The Map decided to stop wondering and figure it out. — Read the rest The post This ridiculous human-powered machine tests an ancient Egyptian engineering problem appeared first on Boing Boing.

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