14K views · 89 reactions | Introduced by Sir Hiram Maxim in the 1880s, the water-cooled Maxim Gun was the first automatic machine gun. Its descendant, the PM M1910, now favored by Ukrainian fighters against Russian incursions, showcases enduring reliability and firepower. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

113K views · 1K reactions | Sir Hiram Maxim is best known as the creator of the first automatic machine gun, the Maxim gun. In addition to this groundbreaking invention, Maxim held patents for various mechanical devices including hair curling irons, a mousetraps, and steam pumps. Although some sources credit him with inventing the lighbulb, it is important to note that the invention of the lightbulb is generally attributed to Thomas Edison. | History In Pictures | Facebook