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  1. 06-24-2015, 10:44 PM #1
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    240 year old Swiss Automaton

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    Absolutely amazing. Stuff like this just blows me away.
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    These gained popularity in the 1800's, and were built to do a variety of tasks. The degree of precision is amazing, considering the tools of the time. There was a story type movie made about one of these machines. I don't recall the title of the movie.


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    Quote Originally Posted by John McClanahan View Post
    There was a story type movie made about one of these machines. I don't recall the title of the movie.
    Hugo directed by Martin Scorsese
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  6. 06-25-2015, 11:20 AM #5
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    Mesmerizing Bruce. Thanks for sharing.

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