In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
ANORTHOSCOPE
A*nor"tho*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope.] (Physics)
Definition: An optical toy for producing amusing figures or pictures by means of two revolving disks, on one of which distorted figures are painted.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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