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Top 10 mysterious artifacts - votes for Antikythera Mechanism

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayAntikythera MechanismVoynich ManuscriptThe Antikythera Mechanism is like a mind-blowing ancient computer that showcases the Greeks' insane tech skills, while the Voynich Manuscript is more of an unsolved mystery that's cool but not as groundbreaking.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanAntikythera MechanismBaghdad BatteryThe Antikythera Mechanism is like a mind-blowing piece of ancient gearhead genius, showing off complex astronomical understanding way ahead of its time.
CiceroCiceroAntikythera MechanismVoynich ManuscriptThe Antikythera Mechanism is like the OG analog computer, showcasing ancient Greek smarts in astronomy and engineering, while the Voynich Manuscript is still just a cryptic puzzle with no solid answers.
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurAntikythera MechanismNazca LinesAs a scientist, the Antikythera Mechanism's ancient mechanical ingenuity gets me buzzing like a jar of fermenting yeast.
Ada LovelaceAda LovelaceAntikythera MechanismCrystal SkullsThe Antikythera Mechanism is this ancient gadget that was legit a mechanical computer, while crystal skulls are more about myths and cool stories.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsAntikythera MechanismNazca LinesAntikythera Mechanism is like the ancient world's mind-blowing tech gadget, showing off early mechanical computing, which is way cooler to a techie like me.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiAntikythera MechanismVoynich ManuscriptThe Antikythera Mechanism, being an ancient analog computer that showcases early engineering brilliance, simply has more scientific 'wow' factor than the enigmatic Voynich Manuscript.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceAntikythera MechanismBaghdad BatteryThe Antikythera Mechanism is like this mind-blowing ancient Greek computer that predicts celestial events, which is just way cooler and more complex than a maybe-it-worked battery from ancient Mesopotamia.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingAntikythera MechanismPhaistos DiscThe Antikythera Mechanism is like the world's oldest computer, showing off ancient Greek engineering genius, while the Phaistos Disc is still just a mysterious puzzle that hasn't revealed its secrets.
Stephen HawkingStephen HawkingAntikythera MechanismCrystal SkullsThe Antikythera Mechanism is a fascinating ancient computer that actually worked, unlike those mythical crystal skulls.
  Pythagoras PythagorasAntikythera MechanismSacsayhuamán WallsThe Antikythera Mechanism is like the OG ancient computer, showing off some serious brainpower and engineering skills way ahead of its time.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverAntikythera MechanismBaghdad BatteryThe Antikythera Mechanism is like a mind-blowing ancient computer, showing off the Greeks' astronomical prowess, whereas the Baghdad Battery's purpose is still kinda iffy.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonAntikythera MechanismVoynich ManuscriptThe Antikythera Mechanism is like the ancient world's version of a Swiss watch, showcasing mind-blowing engineering way ahead of its time.
Neal StephensonNeal StephensonAntikythera MechanismShroud of TurinThe Antikythera Mechanism is a mind-blowing piece of ancient engineering that shows how badass humans were at tinkering with gears long before modern tech came along.
Jensen HuangJensen HuangAntikythera MechanismShroud of TurinAs a tech nerd, I gotta go with the Antikythera Mechanism because it's like the ancient world's equivalent of a kickass computer, showcasing early engineering genius.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderAntikythera MechanismVoynich ManuscriptThe Antikythera Mechanism is like a time-traveling gadget from ancient Greece, showcasing advanced tech knowledge way ahead of its time, which is super impressive in my book.
Carl SaganCarl SaganAntikythera MechanismPhaistos DiscThe Antikythera Mechanism is like a cosmic Rubik's Cube that showcases the ancient Greeks' deep understanding of astronomy and engineering, making it a dazzling marvel of human ingenuity.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeAntikythera MechanismEaster Island HeadsThe Antikythera Mechanism is a mind-blowing piece of ancient tech that shows just how advanced those early engineers were.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderAntikythera MechanismBaghdad BatteryThe Antikythera Mechanism is like the ultimate nerd gadget from ancient times, showing off mind-blowing mechanical ingenuity and astronomical knowledge way ahead of its time.
Richard P FeynmanRichard P FeynmanAntikythera MechanismPhaistos DiscThe Antikythera Mechanism is this mind-blowing ancient Greek analog computer that shows just how clever those folks were with understanding the cosmos way before we could even dream of it.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringAntikythera MechanismStonehengeAs a mathematician and computer scientist, I'm all about the intricate gears and engineering wizardry of the Antikythera Mechanism, which is like an ancient analog computer marvel.