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T.K. Giragossian, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. T.K. Giragossian, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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T.K. Giragossian, 1917. Armenian inventor Garabed T. K. Giragossian claimed he had developed a perpetual motion device. The machine, named Garabed, supposedly took energy out of the cosmos and turned it into mechanical motion
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In this photograph from the Harris & Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, we see T.K. Giragossian, an Armenian inventor, seated at a desk with a quill pen in hand, deep in thought. The year is 1917, and Giragossian was making headlines for his claim to have developed a perpetual motion machine. The machine, named Garabed, was said to take energy from the cosmos and convert it into mechanical motion, defying the laws of thermodynamics. Giragossian's invention captured the attention of the scientific community and the public alike, with many intrigued by the prospect of a machine that could generate endless energy. However, his claims were met with skepticism and scrutiny, and many believed the invention to be a fraud. Despite the controversy surrounding his invention, Giragossian continued to promote Garabed, even presenting it to Congress in 1917. He was accompanied by Martha Kuntze Ewing and George H. Harris of Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio, who captured this image of the inventor at work. The photograph shows Giragossian in a serious and focused demeanor, with a stack of papers and a glass negative on the desk before him. The room is dimly lit, with a window letting in a small amount of natural light. The overall atmosphere is one of intensity and determination, reflecting the inventor's belief in his groundbreaking discovery. Despite the ultimate failure of his invention, T.K. Giragossian's story is a fascinating chapter in the history of science and innovation. This photograph serves as a reminder of the human drive to push the boundaries of what is possible and the importance of maintaining a healthy skepticism towards extraordinary claims.
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