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From the Vault: The Invention of the Odometer
From the Vault: The Invention of the Odometer
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Sep 23, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
You might not think your car’s odometer is that exciting, but it’s actually the modern incarnation of an ancient invention with roots in China and the Greco-Roman world. Join Robert and Joe as they discuss the invention of the hodómetron and the li-recording drum carriage in this classic invention-themed episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind. (originally published 09/06/2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Sep 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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