Archaeologists Thought This Egyptian Artifact Was a Flying Machine — Then Came the Twist

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Digital tests show the Egyptian artifact was not a viable glider

The Object Was Found Inside a Saqqara Tomb

It Looks Strangely Similar to a Glider

It Is Smaller and Heavier Than It Appears

One Researcher Revived the Aircraft Theory

Modified Replicas Appeared to Glide

Scientists Tested the Actual Shape Digitally

The Bird Produced Too Little Useful Glide

Its Balance Would Make It Unstable

Uneven Lift Would Make It Roll

Its Real Purpose Remains Uncertain

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