Throughout the early 19th century, innovators were determined to revolutionize how we write. On June 23, 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes, a newspaper editor and printer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, partnered with Carlos Glidden and Samuel W. Soule succeeded in making that dream a reality. They…
Read MoreAlexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone marked a pivotal moment in communication history, revolutionizing the way people connect and share information. On March 7, 1876, Bell received the patent for his groundbreaking invention, officially titled “Improvement in Telegraphy.” His deep interest influenced Bell’s…
Read MoreOne of the most famous early motion pictures produced by Thomas Edison’s company was a short film titled “Fred Ott’s Sneeze,” also known as “The Sneeze” or “Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze.” This film, which lasts only a few seconds, captures an employee…
Read MoreOn August 13, 1913, Harry Brearley, a pioneering metallurgist hailing from England, added some chromium to a steel mixture and changed industry and home appliances forever. The mixture he produced made a strong metal that was both resistance to corrosion and rust, stainless steel. …
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