The idea of a perpetual motion machine captivates many scientists, envisioning a device that functions indefinitely without an external energy source. This concept evokes images of self-sustaining ...

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On Sept. 20, 1913, rumors were running rampant around North Dakota that J. W. Kennedy, of Mandan, North Dakota, had invented just such a machine. A news clipping about J.W. Kennedy and his perpetual ...

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For decades, the question of how to keep a Slinky in perpetual motion has befuddled scientists and toy owners alike. Now, one man may have the answer to ensure the Slinky fun never stops. Matthias ...