Sunday 24 August 2014

The Claws of Archimedes

One of Archimedes' historical inventions that could not be proved its existence but highly possible. This is the Archimedes' Claw. It is mainly a structure used to defend the coastal part of the territory. The concept of this structure is used to lift an enemy's ship and drop it, causing a tremendous shake for the people on board. The genius idea and calculation of Archimedes was believed to have been used to defend the city of Syracuse. Although the Claw of Archimedes was not proved to exist, a study concluded that it was a workable device. Though this weapon might not exist, its unique idea of the weapon should not be overlooked

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