Omurcan was surprised to find that his father’s antique toy from over 200 years ago was still working as well as it was when it was first made. This Freres Rochat singing bird box, made in Switzerland in 1815, shows a level of marvelous engineering.

“The bird is made out of Irovy, real bird feathers and beak. It sings four different songs. Completely mechanical.” Omurcan explained in detail. Credit: Sahte Kimlik via Storyful