Forum:Now I know why they call it...



a plumbob! well, there is this device called a plumb line. invented by Isaac Newton, this device can determine a point's vertical direction. the thing that is actually hung down from it is called a plumbob. that is also the reason why it is a diamond. here's a picture of it:

http://www.oldschooltools.co.uk/web_images/vintage_brass_plumbob_566g_011.jpg

do you think im right?
 * Yeah, the PlumbBob in The Sims series is based on this design. GG   (t)  •  (c)  •  (b)  13:42, January 16, 2011 (UTC)
 * The better question would be, why did the game designers choose to use a plumbbob in the first place? --  LostInRiverview talk · blog 19:28, January 16, 2011 (UTC)