Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds
www.theguardian.com
Widespread use of metal caused estimated 2- to 3-point drop in IQ for nearly 180 years of Pax Romana
  • ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.orgEnglish
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    2 个月前

    You probably mean Hero of Alexandria’s aeolipile

    If they didn’t treat it like a toy, they would defifnitely realize they can increase the efficiency using pistons and make a practical device like a pump.