What I wouldnt do for some Viking glass

[einolu]

Interesting article:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/702478.stm

Vikings using elliptical lenses before we knew they were invented?

 

[jan normandale]

Hi Einolu

First the Danes invented Aquavit, then after they drank all theirs, they invented the telescope to see who had any Aquavit in neighbouring villages .

Necessity is the mother of invention

Jan