Tests of Fabled Archimedes Death Ray Fail (AP)
 

AP - It wasn't exactly the ancient siege of Syracuse, but rather a curious quest for scientific validation. According to sparse historical writings, the Greek mathematician Archimedes torched a fleet of invading Roman ships by reflecting the sun's powerful rays with a mirrored device made of glass or bronze.]]>{br}{br}View the Entire Article{br}{br}Click Here to Launch in a new Window