News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Qanat.

Re:Qanat by known on Wednesday May 18, 2016 @12:11PM (#11722964)
The Arabic countries led by the Muslims were the most advanced scientists/engineers in the world, until they let the religious crazies take over. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_science_and_engine...
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Qanat by jtlien2 on Wednesday May 18, 2016 @06:55PM (#11726679)
Being overrun first by primitive Mongol hordes that looted their wealth. This is like saying the Romans were advanced before the Christian crazies took over.
[ Parent | on HN ]