A penal treadmill (penal treadwheel or everlasting staircase) was a treadwheel or treadmill with steps set into two cast iron wheels. These drove a shaft that could be used to mill corn, pump water, or connect to a large fan for resistance.

  • @Professorozone
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    163 days ago

    Soon to be installed in Amazon facilities around the country.

    • Diplomjodler
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      93 days ago

      They need cheap electricity for the AI data centres.