Charles Babbage

August 11th, 2008

Question: Which of the following did computer pioneer Charles Babbage not do?

  • have himself baked in an oven at 260 degrees
  • calculate the chances of a man rising from the dead
  • fight in a duel
  • win a Gold Medal from the Royal Astronomical Society



Answer: fight in a duel

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