https://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/apr/19/clockmaker-john-harrison-vindicated-250-years-absurd-claims?platform=hootsuite
So, the "Worshipful Company of Clockmakers" (whose website makes for a fascinating case study in modesty) recently made a clock, based upon a 250 year old design, accurate to within one second per 100 days. The project vindicated the claims of the horologist, John Harrison, who made this claim at a time when clocks were simply not that accurate. In addition to having a fantastic wig, Harrison made nice clocks.
Not entirely sure why, but it almost always brings me a slight feeling of relief to contemplate that some of our predecessors were sometimes smarter than people gave them credit for.
Not entirely sure why, but it almost always brings me a slight feeling of relief to contemplate that some of our predecessors were sometimes smarter than people gave them credit for.
