What is Chronophage?
‘Chronophage’ is derived from the Ancient Greek words ‘chronos’ and ‘phage’, meaning ‘time-eater’. The creatures that stalk the top of the clocks will continue to eat time for hundreds of years to come, so the majority of the construction is in stainless steel, gold and enamel, chosen for their longevity.
How does the Corpus Clock work?
The Corpus Clock is a product of traditional mechanical clockmaking. It features the world’s largest grasshopper escapement, a low-friction mechanism for converting pendulum motion into rotational motion while at the same time giving back to the pendulum the energy needed to maintain its swing.
Who made the Corpus Clock?
Dr John C Taylor OBE FREng
It was invented, designed and given to Corpus Christi College by Dr John C Taylor OBE FREng (m1959), who worked with local engineering company Huxley Bertram in constructing the Clock.
Who invented the kettle switch?
John Taylor (inventor)
| John C. Taylor OBE FREng | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | British inventor, entrepreneur, horologist and philanthropist |
What is the Chronophage Edens zero?
Chronophage (時喰み Tokihami, lit. “Time Eater”) are space creatures that feast on a planet’s time. They are typically viewed as a great cosmic evil for the chaos their actions inflict.
Why is the Corpus Clock famous?
The Corpus clock is believed to be the largest grasshopper escapement of any clock in the world. The escapement wheel is made from a single sheet of steel, plated in gold, created by a series of explosions in a vacuum. The radiating ripples that this creates allude to the Big Bang.
What does the Corpus Clock represent?
A rather morbid sound, it represents the passing of time which ultimately leads to death. This is reinforced by the Latin inscription which sits underneath the clock – ‘mundus transit et concupiscentia eius,’ meaning ‘the world and its desires pass away.
How long have electric kettles been around?
1891
Carpenter Electric Company, in the US, launched their electric kettle in 1891. Two years later, UK firm Crompton & Co released their own model. Both of these kettles featured a heating element housed in a separate compartment, and both took more than 10 minutes to boil.
Who invented cordless kettle?
Dr John C. Taylor
The control is now found on over 1bn kettles globally – about 75 per cent of the world market. In fact, it was Dr John C. Taylor who came up with the cordless kettle in the first place, along with internal filters, and stainless steel elements.
Is happy in Edens zero?
Happy (Japanese: ハッピー, Hepburn: Happī) is a fictional character who appears in the manga series Fairy Tail and Edens Zero created by Hiro Mashima. He is depicted throughout his appearances as an anthropomorphic blue cat who accompanies the main protagonists on their adventures, often providing comic relief.