| Subject: | Re: Great inventions of the world |
| From: | Brien Dews |
| Date: | Sat, 3 May 2003 14:43:20 -0400 |
I would argue the mechanical clock would have to be the greatest invention of all time. Especially that invented by John Harrison which enabled timekeeping at sea. Revolutionized seafaring. See http://www.nmm.ac.uk/site/request/setTemplate:singlecontent/contentTypeA/con WebDoc/contentId/355/viewPage/2 Besides, how else would you know how long to bake your bread? ;^) Brien Dews Cc www.allgoodtime.com www.busesbythebeach.com 84' Westy (the bus)
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