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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 1 month ago

What old technology are you surprised is still in use today?

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What old technology are you surprised is still in use today?

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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml • 1 month ago

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Someone said steam engines are still in use as NYC infrastructure.
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  @xia @TheImpressiveX Not a steam engine, but an entire network of pipes carrying steam into buildings for heating.
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  Manhattan has an entire network of steam transmission.

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