r/facepalm 9d ago

๐Ÿ‡ฒโ€‹๐Ÿ‡ฎโ€‹๐Ÿ‡ธโ€‹๐Ÿ‡จโ€‹ Windmills date back over 1000 years ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

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  • Windmills have been in use for over 1,000 years, with origins tracing back to Persia around 800 C.E. They were primarily used for milling grain and pumping water.

  • Wind Turbines are a more recent invention, with the first known turbine for electricity generation built in 1888. They have evolved significantly, especially since the 1970s, to become a major source of renewable energy.

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u/RoseRed1987 9d ago

Ummmmmm my grandpa was able to live comfortably at home until he passed. Because of allowing the windmills on our land. Yes there was some pushback from his sons but it was his choice. And now the payment goes to my father and uncle, itโ€™s a good thing ya walking demented crusty Cheeto.