But the loss has reverberated for decades, I thought.

"The flowers on the seat of the car
between Jack and Jackie -- There is a legend
that Leonardo created a mechanical lion," I commented.
"A precursor to computer controlled robotic devices,
it walked across a room, and its chest opened to present
a cluster of lilies and other flowers.
The situation for which this may have been designed... there are questions as to the actual intent."

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