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Who Invented the Abacus?

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While the actual inventor of the abacus is unknown, it was used as an early counting device and started somewhere around 500 B.C. The oldest is called the Salamis. You can find more information here: http://www.ee.ryerson.ca/˜elf/abacus/history.html
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The abacus is an ancient counting frame, and is still in use worldwide! It is used by merchants and traders in Asia and other continents. As to who invented it? -- It is a part of many, many cultures. Look here for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacus
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