Because It’s Friday – “The Origins of Human Precision is in Rubbing”

Have you ever wondered how the first straight edge was made, without a straight edge?

Let Adam Savage (of Myth Busters fame) offer up an explanation using rocks.

You should watch up until 6:18 for the full explanation of how to rub, but feel free to watch the whole video if you want to know how a fractal vise [sic] works. The headline quote is at 8:17.

That’s it for this week, have a good weekend.

Clive

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles

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