Yes, the horse could pass a sword through its neck, and urinate after drinking. Here's a translation of his original design: https://web.archive.org/web/2012021

Yes, the horse could pass a sword through its neck, and urinate after drinking. Here's a translation of his original design: https://web.archive.org/web/20120211200948/http://www.history.rochester.edu/steam/hero/section78.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120211200948/http://www.histor... and a video of its operation, on Martha Stewart of all places: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmQE2qpYB8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gmQE2qpYB8