What was Einstein's miracle year?
In 1905, often called Albert Einstein's "miracle year," he published four groundbreaking papers, including special relativity and the idea behind E=mc².
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- Is the Archimedes screw still used?
“The Archimedes screw, a device for lifting water, is still used today.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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What is the Eureka story?
According to legend, Archimedes shouted "Eureka!" when he realized in the bathtub how to test whether a king's crown was pure gold.
How accurately is the Great Pyramid aligned?
The Great Pyramid's sides are aligned almost exactly with true north, south, east, and west, a stunning feat of precision for ancient engineers.