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Friday, November 30, 2018

A Couple Of Inventions By Italians Of Note

Ever wonder what hydrofoils are?

Well?

Here you go:


The hydrofoil was invented by Enrico Forlanini. 

In 1877, he also invented a helicopter powered by a steam engine. 

While we're at it, Italians also had a hand in the development of the typewriter.

Pretty significant stuff.