The Oxford Electric Bell, known as the Clarendon Dry Pile, has been ringing continuously on the same battery for 176 Years. The bell is located in a corridor adjacent to the foyer of the Clarendon Laboratory at the University of Oxford, England. First displayed in 1840, it was constructed by instrument makers Watkin and Hill, and purchased… Continue reading The World Longest Battery Life That Lasted 176 Years
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Egyptian Statuette Spins Untouched Inside Glass Case
A time-lapse video shows an Egyptian statue mysteriously start to spin round in a display case at the Manchester Museum. The 10-inch tall relic is seen to remain still at night but slowly rotates 180 degrees during the day. The statue that dates back to 1800 BC is named Neb-Senu, and has been at the museum for 80 years but… Continue reading Egyptian Statuette Spins Untouched Inside Glass Case