MadModder
Gallery, Projects and General => Neat Stuff => Topic started by: Bernd on September 21, 2011, 07:21:58 PM
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Got this off a news group. Haven't read it all yet, but sure sounds interesting.
http://longnow.org/clock/ (http://longnow.org/clock/)
Bernd
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Now thats a bold claim that it will have a 10,000 year lifetime. If it moves, it wears the bearings appear massive but over time would expect them to crack and chip just from fatigue. Still, I won't bet as I won't be around to collect.
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Now thats a bold claim that it will have a 10,000 year lifetime.
Yes, I suppose there are any number of reasons why it might not last, but I have to salute them for trying - I just love the idea, the foresight and the hope. :headbang: