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Invention Playlist 3: The Atlatl Spear Thrower
Invention Playlist 3: The Atlatl Spear Thrower
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
May 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The spear is a truly ancient human technology, but this preceded one of humanity’s oldest mechanical inventions: the atlatl or spear thrower. In this episode of Invention, Robert and Joe explore the history and physics of this amazing hunting device.
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Released:
May 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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