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Frank,
OK, by "sextant" I mean a "reflection instrument" in general, of course,
and the date they gave is wrong.

And they used a photo of a cheap modern reproduction,
not a real instrument to illustrate it.
(After having seen thousands of e-bay listings, I can tell even from
such a small photo:-)

Anyway, I think this was a great invention, the reflecting instrument,
but certainly not in the category of "Top 50 inventions since
the wheel".

And I have other reservatons about this list as well (as probably everyone
has). For example, such things as stirrup or composite bow
probably had greater influence on history than nuclear weapons:-)

Alex.


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> I agree that the order is strange. Some things make sense in that
> ordering. Others do not. But if you ever make your own Internet list
> (they're very popular!), remember that controversial choices are a big
> part of what attracts the moths to the flame. :)
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