Wx Factoid: 2/18/2013

The earliest known use of wind power was by Greek engineer Heron in the first century AD, who used a wind-driven wheel to power a machine.

Monday, February 18th 2013, 9:51 am

By: Richard Clark


The earliest known use of wind power was by Greek engineer Heron in the first century AD, who used a wind-driven wheel to power a machine.

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