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Alessandro Volta and the Battery (Complete History)
Key Points: Alessandro Volta is known for discovering methane gas (1776) and inventing the world’s first electric battery.Napoleon Bonaparte gave Volta the title of count...
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The Nintendo 64DD: History, Launch, and Failure
The Nintendo 64 is a legendary console, but would you believe it was a commercial failure? Yes, the console that kick-started a lifelong love...
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The Prices of Everyday Items in 1974
What were the prices of everyday items in 1974? We’re 50 years on from the middle of the 70s, and you can certainly see...
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Microsoft Windows Guide: History, Origin, and More
5 Facts About Microsoft Windows The original Windows operating system was designed to replace MS-DOS, but technically ran on top of it. Microsoft Windows offered a...
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5G Guide: History, Origin, and More
5G is the latest generation of wireless technology that promises to revolutionize the way we connect to the world around us. With its lightning-fast...
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Anyone who has built a PC or installed a hard drive may be familiar with the name Seagate. The tech firm has solidified its...
The History of Counter-Strike
5 Fun Facts About Counter-Strike Counter-Strike was originally a mod for Valve’s Half-Life. Counter-Strike was created by Minh Le and Jess Cliffe in 1999. The first major...
Tate-Layton Machine Explained: Everything You Need To Know
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The Real Reason Theranos Failed Spectacularly
Key Facts Elizabeth Holmes first forwarded the idea of Theranos while studying Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. Theranos was backed by powerful investors with Henry Kissinger,...
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