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

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

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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

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