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    Ingenious!

    https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Napiersche_Rechenstäbe_mit_Abakus.JPG

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      Ingenious!

      https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Napiersche_Rechenstäbe_mit_Abakus.JPG

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      Thanks this was a fun read. Kinda want a set now

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        Ingenious!

        https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Napiersche_Rechenstäbe_mit_Abakus.JPG

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        Oh nice. I love teaching kids about slide rules, going to bring this up for both my computing and math sessions.

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          Ingenious!

          https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Napiersche_Rechenstäbe_mit_Abakus.JPG

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          https://youtu.be/GXkQWZ77b_4

          If you like old physical computing objects, this is a great channel that explains how they work.

          The episode of Napier's Bones is linked, with instructions on how to make your own.

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            Ingenious!

            https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Napiersche_Rechenstäbe_mit_Abakus.JPG

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            Ok, quick, someone install (scribble?) Linux on it & make it run Doom!

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