The cheiroballistra was one of the Roman military’s most intimidating problem-solvers: a compact torsion-powered bolt thrower designed to deliver repeatable force with precision. It sits in the same family as the scorpio and small ballistae—machines that turned engineering into battlefield control. Unlike a simple bow, this weapon stored energy in twisted torsion bundles—powerful spring units that could be tuned, maintained, and reused. A bolt rode along a guiding track, the string was drawn bac

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This video captures Eddie Van Halen doing what few guitarists ever could: making his instrument sound alive. Using harmonics, tapping, dive bombs, and control over feedback, he produces wild, animal-like noises that blur the line between music and pure expression. There’s no studio trickery or effects doing the work here — it’s all touch, timing, and intuition. Each sound feels improvised, instinctive, and unpredictable, as if the guitar itself is reacting to him. Moments like this explain why E