That depends on what you're asking. Tsar Bomba was the most powerful single event to date, with an energy equivalent to 57 million tons of TNT.
However, as far as controlled machine machines, the most powerful was the giant moon rocket, the Saturn V, with 7.5 million pounds of thrust. The N-1, developed by Russia in the same time period, actual had a slightly more powerful first stage, but much less efficient second and third stages, rendering the Saturn V much more powerful. It was more powerful than all the nuclear power plants in primarily nuclear supplied France.
One of the most powerful machines in the world is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) located at CERN in Switzerland. It is the largest and most powerful particle accelerator, used to study particle physics and the fundamental forces of nature. The LHC accelerates particles to nearly the speed of light and allows scientists to recreate conditions similar to those just after the Big Bang.
The worlds most powerful oil companies are Exxon and Royal Dutch Shell. Exxon has long been one of the most, if not the most, profitable companies in the world, and Royal Dutch Shell is one of the most highly respected companies in the United Kingdom.
With today's technology, there are many virtual worlds that exists. The most famous virtual worlds include World of Warcraft, Sim City, and Second Life.
The most powerful telescope is the Hubble telescope, please note you did not ask where.
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Eminent Tech TRW 17 is the worlds most powerful subwoofer.
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the most powerfull locomotive is soviet 2TE126
The Supermarine Spitfire. No question about that.
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A worlds powerful country is termed as it is powerful in all department. It should rule the world
The LeaveMeAloneBox is the worlds most useless machine. It's sole purpose is to turn itself off after you turn it on.See the related link.
William M. Tweed who was known as "Boss" Tweed ran what was perhaps the most corrupt and powerful New York City machine.