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What role did the Archimedes Sphere play in Greek mythology?
The Archimedes Sphere, also known as the Sphere of Archimedes, played a significant role in Greek mythology as it was believed to have been a powerful weapon created by the legendary mathematician and inventor Archimedes. According to the myth, the sphere had the ability to harness the power of the sun and use it as a destructive force against enemy ships.
What did Archimedes have to do with lodestone?
It's thought that Archimedes, the ancient Greek scientist, used lodestone to pull nails from enemy ships in war to make them collapse and sink.
What kind of dangers did ships face during World War 2?
Mainly u-boats, other enemy ships and enemy bombers
Why did Archimedes built the Archimedes screw?
When it was first invented, it was intended to draw water out of Greek ships. However, it was later used for irrigation.
What did Archimedes create?
Archimedes made many things. He made (invented) the Archimedes screw which helps farmers with their irrigation. He also supposedly made Archimedes Death Ray (which is a myth) and Archimedes Claw which is said unrealistic by modern engineers.
