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William Lang Biography: History, Inventions, and Tragedy
Who is William Lang? William Lang was a leading noise control engineer at IBM and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of...
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The 10 Oldest Bibles Known to Man
What is the oldest Bible in the world? You might think of some dusty old tome secreted away in a vault, but the answer...
Oskar Leuner – Complete Biography, History, and Inventions
Born in the city of Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland on September 14, 1845, Friedrich Oskar Leuner was born to Carl Moritz Leuner and Christiane Wilhelmine...
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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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Every World War II Memorial in the National Parks
Where can you find a World War II memorial in the national parks? As we approach the 80th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy,...
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Key Points about Tabulating Machines Some significant facts about Tabulating machines are as follows. The tabulating machine was a counting machine used for the first for...
Why Is Supersonic Flight Banned, Actually?
Supersonic flight halves flying time, so why do many countries ban it? Learn the truths about shockwaves, sonic booms, and the future of swift...
Cray: Complete Guide — History, Products, Founding, and More
Key Points: Since the 1970’s, Cray has been a leading supercomputer company, and is now a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Today, Cray research focuses on...
The 5 Real Reasons Polaroid Failed
Not many companies have the privilege of being synonymous with their product. Kleenex, Xerox, ChapStick, Post-Its… these brands and their products are so popular...
17 Ancient Cities From the Bible That Still Exist Today
As you read the Bible, you learn about an era that feels like it took place forever ago. Even though this is true, some...
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