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2. Weighing scale - Wikipedia

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   "Lady Justice" holding a 2-pan balance beam scale, and a sword: Statue of Justice, Central Criminal Court, London, UK. The scales (specifically, a two-pan, beam balance) are one of the traditional symbols of justice, as wielded by statues of Lady Justice. This corresponds to the use in a metaphor of matters being "held in the balance".

3. Roberval balance - Wikipedia

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   The Roberval balance is a weighing scale presented to the French Academy of Sciences by the French mathematician Gilles Personne de Roberval in 1669. In this scale, two identical horizontal beams are attached, one directly above the other, to a vertical column, which is attached to a stable base.

4. Steelyard balance - Wikipedia

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   The two parts of the beam which flank the pivot are the arms. The arm from which the object to be weighed (the load) is hung is short and is located close to the pivot point. The other arm is longer, is graduated and incorporates a counterweight which can be moved along the arm until the two arms are balanced about the pivot, at which time the ...

5. 12 Collectible Toys From the 1970s Worth More Than You Think

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   DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images. ... into the high thousands — as evidenced by this trio of 1977 Tusken Raiders that’s listed for a whopping $34,000 on eBay. ... Old Navy's Break a Sweat Sale ...

6. 10 Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers That Are Surprisingly Valuable

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   Listing price on eBay: $2,300 We love a cleverly designed vintage salt and pepper shaker. This adorable Japanese-made set includes a farmer holding a basket with two chickens (the shakers).

7. 10 Vintage Train Sets That Are Worth Digging Out of Storage - AOL

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   This 400E locomotive from the early ’30s sold for a whopping $250,000 in 2016. But there’s good news: you can buy a similar one online for a fraction of the price.Its rarity, condition, and ...

8. History of measurement systems in India - Wikipedia

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   Ancient bricks found throughout the region have dimensions that correspond to these units.' [9] The Indus civilisation constructed pan balances made of copper, bronze, and ceramics. [1] One excavated pan balance from Mohenjo-daro (2600–1900 BCE) was constructed using a cord-pivot type fulcrum, a bronze beam, and two pans. [1]

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