Abacus, the oldest gadget on Earth

Par un écrivain mystérieux

Last updated 21 mai 2024

The abacus is an ancient calculating tool that was widely used in parts of Asia until recent decades. Consisting of a wooden frame and moving beads, it lets you do mathsperform calculations just by flicking your fingers.
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Before the world had electronic calculators, smartphones, the Google search bar, or even paper -- there was the abacus. The simple rectangular gadget doesn’t require batteries, RAM, or the internet to run. Spill your coffee on it? No problem -- it’s also waterproof.