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Re:Antikythera Mechanism: An ancient 'computer' that 'should... by mikewave on Friday December 10, 2021 @12:55PM (#29513124)
Sure, if you have a billion years to wait for it to all run through the rock cycle again.
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Re:Antikythera Mechanism: An ancient 'computer' that 'should... by ncmncm on Friday December 10, 2021 @02:41PM (#29514544)
The process that concentrated the iron ore we rely on does not operate anymore.

Fortunately, despite millions of tons of production every year, we are nowhere near using up the ore.

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