Holy crap, this is awesome: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121206408
A team of engineers used Babbage's designs to build an operational 5-ton difference engine, with materials available in the 19th century.
Those of you who live near Mountain View, I am jealous! I don't think the east coast will have an opportunity to see this thing.
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seems like *someone* should come visit :)
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