Leonardo da Vinci sketched inventions centuries ahead of his time

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Leonardo da Vinci sketched inventions centuries ahead of his time

Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance genius, envisioned and sketched inventions like helicopters and tanks centuries before they became reality, showcasing his incredible foresight and impact on modern technology.

Leonardo da Vinci, a true Renaissance polymath, filled thousands of notebook pages with detailed sketches of inventions remarkably advanced for his era. Born in 1452, this Italian genius conceptualized designs for flying machines, armored tanks, parachutes, and even rudimentary scuba gear in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

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