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See if you can figure out what these are images of.

  • All images are real and not doctored in any way (we think).
  • Some are complete pictures, others may be part of a larger image.
  • The participant's power of imagination might have to be employed.
  • Owners of incorrect but most imaginative answers might receive a large travelling bag made of stiff leather. If stiff leather is out of season, similar products will be distributed.
  • Correct answers from party poopers will be oohed and aahed at by a panel of chaotic good lawnmower mechanics.
  • Wrong answers will be collected and archived, to be examined early in February, 2081.
  • The creator of this thread will reveal the truth behind each image in as timely a fashion as possible.

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IIRC it's a clock or some similar mechanism found at the bottom of the Mediterranean sea, that indicated a mastery of gears and time telling devices at a much earlier point in history than was previously thought.

Or, you know, I could be misremembering.. :D
 
ryanbighead said:
Antikythera mechanism
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That, is the correct answer. Of course image identification websites aren't allowed, but since there is no way for us to police this, we'll just take your word for it. Some more info on the object:

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This is the Antikythera mechanism, the oldest known complex scientific calculator which was designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was recovered in 1900-1901 from a shipwreck off Point Glyphadia on the Greek island of Antikythera. It is estimated that it was made circa 100BC.

Since there wasn't any truly imaginative answer, the following stylish bag is being awarded to ryanbighead, hats off.

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Don't you doubt me!

I had to google the name but the mechanism I am very well acquainted with... (Discovery Chanel)





The second image has a set of claws which look similar to the pincers on machinery which cuts up scrap metal. I would say it's used to cut up some sort of material and by the looks of it's protective shroud it must be used to cut up and dispose of material which is contaminated either by toxins or radiation?

Just how far off the ball am I here?
 
ryanbighead said:
Don't you doubt me!

I had to google the name but the mechanism I am very well acquainted with... (********* *******)

The second image has a set of claws which look similar to the pincers on machinery which cuts up scrap metal. I would say it's used to cut up some sort of material and by the looks of it's protective shroud it must be used to cut up and dispose of material which is contaminated either by toxins or radiation?

Just how far off the ball am I here?
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Your getting the spelling right was what made me suspicious, but after a dual process of discussing your answer with four ICSU members and extensive conversations with a number of strategically stationed observing officers, it has been decided that your answer is effectual and you may keep the bag. Please accept our congratulations. You now have an occasion for celebration.

Your answer to the second picture has secured you a precarious spot on your proverbial ball (id est, you're close or, if you will, 'hot' and/or 'warm'); we are especially impressed with your hypothesising over the protective shroud.

We require a few more replies before enlightenment may occur.
 
A big ass pair of scissors to cut stuff up? The shroud makes me think that what it's used for is quite messy, so, body parts of some sort? maybe to cut through bone?
 
Juice said:
Your getting the spelling right was what made me suspicious, but after a dual process of discussing your answer with four ICSU members and extensive conversations with a number of strategically stationed observing officers, it has been decided that your answer is effectual and you may keep the bag. Please accept our congratulations. You now have an occasion for celebration.

Your answer to the second picture has secured you a precarious spot on your proverbial ball (id est, you're close or, if you will, 'hot' and/or 'warm'); we are especially impressed with your hypothesising over the protective shroud.

We require a few more replies before enlightenment may occur.
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I do thank you for the bag. It is exquisite.

Your subtle hint has tickled me pink. My mind is now wandering to places of fabrication, hot or semi-molten metals, furnaces etc...

How hot / warm am I now?
 
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