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May 10, 2013, 07:43
The mp3 format has become one of the standard music file formats on the Web. Examine the history of the mp3 format and why it became widespread. Survey the…
May 3, 2013, 07:06
Google is one of the major and most famous search engines today. It was able to control above 80 per cent of search inquiries made through the Internet in the…
March 31, 2013, 03:38
No aspect of the Internet is as widely used as email. Get familiar with the history of email and how it revolutionized online communication. Go through the…
February 24, 2013, 00:32
Napster was one of the major forces behind the development of online music file-sharing. People found it very likeable because it made it possible to acquire…
January 13, 2013, 18:24
Snce they appeared, video games have turned into a billion dollar industry. Evaluate the history of video games and how it revolutionized the gaming industry.…
November 30, 2012, 15:22
Blog is short for weblog. The term was coined by an American blogger to describe an online journal. Blogs today can be personal, corporate or them oriented.
October 26, 2012, 12:19
Since its invention, the computer mouse has been packaged in almost all desktop computers sold. Survey the history of the computer mouse and the early…
September 5, 2012, 06:51
The World Wide Web has become virtually indispensable in business, research and communication. Go through the history of the World Wide Web and how it evolved.…
August 28, 2012, 06:10
The QWERTY keyboard and typewriter were invented by Christopher Sholes. The QWERTY is designed to prevent type bar locking in the early typewriters. Remington…
August 14, 2012, 04:33
The mouse has become a fixture in most computers sold today. Investigate the history of the mouse and how it came to be used in computers. Gather the facts…
May 31, 2012, 20:25
The Internet continues to revolutionize the way people communicate, play and work. Get familiar with the history of the Internet and the groups responsible for…
May 18, 2013, 08:20
History says that the Babylonians are the ones who invented astrology. Following that era, a lot of influences and contributions were added. Although most of…
May 12, 2013, 07:53
It's astounding to know who invented the pencil. One would think it was a writer or an old scribe of olden times. However, the first pencil maker was actually…
May 8, 2013, 07:37
For most people, the chalkboard has become intertwined with images of teachers and classrooms. Assess the history of the chalkboard and how it became an…
May 4, 2013, 07:15
The man who invented the distance formula was a fascinating, influential, and adventurous scientist and philosopher. He traveled to many parts of the world to…
April 20, 2013, 05:39
The discovery of the pi is one of the most discussed aspects in the history of math. Assess the facts about pi and remove any misconceptions or misapprehensions…
April 17, 2013, 05:17
String art invention is based on engineer Pierre Bezier’s curves. Bezier used them for automobile designs. String art was popularized in the 1960s by an arts…
March 16, 2013, 02:13
Arabs and Babylonians are credited as the people who invented algebra, because of their extensive contribution to the said subject and their pioneering use of…
February 26, 2013, 00:42
Since its invention the spiral notebook has become an invaluable tool for researchers and students. Go over the facts about spiral notebooks and its uses. Get…
February 25, 2013, 00:37
The scientific method has become the basis upon which scientific research is conducted. Go through the history of the scientific method and the individuals who…
February 13, 2013, 23:49
Pythagoras, by tradition, is credited as the one who discovered the Pythagorean Theorem. However, it is known that the principles of the said theorem dates far…
January 1, 2013, 17:28
An Indian national was the first recorded individual who invented the quadratic formula. However, being too early on this invention as to precede mathematicians…
December 17, 2012, 16:25
Lots of people choose teaching as a career, but have they ever wondered who invented school? The search about who started the idea of school is very amusing.…
November 29, 2012, 15:16
Boolean logic is a special logic operations system invented in the mid 1800s. This system became important to the development of core values of various fields…
November 11, 2012, 13:42
We can't tell who invented chalk since it's readily available in nature and has been used even prior to any written history. It was made into sticks by…
January 2, 2012, 10:26
The piano is a very popular and versatile music instrument, which is widely used as an accompaniment, as part of chamber music as well as ensembles. It is used…
August 24, 2011, 10:13
Ancient peoples used stylus, quill pens, parchment and wax tablets for writing. An American broker made the modern fountain pen. A Hungarian journalist…
August 1, 2011, 01:14
In many schools and offices, the pencil sharpener has become a fixture. Acquire information about the history of pencil sharpeners and how it originated. Study…
April 19, 2011, 15:54
Various number systems were invented by the ancient Mayans, Egyptians, Arabs and Greeks. The Indians invented the Hindu Arabic numerals imported by Fibonacci…
May 23, 2013, 08:46
The invention of Bingo dates back to 1929; although a game similar to it dates back centuries before, which is where bingo originated. This article seeks to…
May 21, 2013, 08:30
Fireworks and gunpowder were invented in China 2,000 years ago. Firecrackers were used to chase away evil spirits and later, the invading Mongol army.
May 14, 2013, 08:02
Sony is the company credited as the one who invented the CD player. It has been more than 25 years since its introduction in the 1980s. It played a major role…
April 23, 2013, 05:58
When it first appeared, the overhead projector helped change the way images and concepts were shown to audiences. Assess the history of the overhead projector…
April 1, 2013, 03:43
The Slinky is a toy that has a helical spring, which can stretch out and retransform itself. This toy became popular because it has unique features and it was…
March 19, 2013, 02:25
Despite the emergence of many musical genres, opera remains popular throughout the world. Go over the history of opera and trace its evolution through the…
March 2, 2013, 01:00
The invention of the acoustic guitar has redefined the way that music is played. Assay the history of the acoustic guitar and how it came about. By browsing…
February 20, 2013, 00:09
Strawberry Shortcake is a cute female character licensed and owned by greeting card firm American Greetings Corp. This and other associated characters are…
December 31, 2012, 17:26
The violin is a stringed instrument that belongs to the same family as the cello and viola. It is widely used in a variety of musical genres including jazz,…
December 30, 2012, 17:23
YouTube was founded in 2005 and is to date the most popular video website in the world, with millions of viewers worldwide; Youtube allows users to watch…
December 26, 2012, 17:08
Ferris wheels are usually found in theme parks and amusement centers. Throughout history, the world has already seen a number of massive structures including…
December 14, 2012, 16:16
If Fahrion, who invented the Strawberry Shortcake doll, didn’t have the idea for the cute characters and had it licensed for use in greeting cards, these…
November 21, 2012, 14:30
The electric guitar is a widely used instrument by bands and musicians all over the world. More so, it is very common when performing hard rock as well as…
October 20, 2012, 11:23
Characterized by the use of rhythmic spoken poetry and wordplay, rap is one of the highly popular music genres in recent years. Many recording artists such as…
September 16, 2012, 07:56
Hip hop is definitely one of the most influential cultural movements in recent years. Its major aspects include rapping, DJing and graffiti. Aside from these…
September 4, 2012, 06:41
Until now, ballet remains one of the most fascinating, gracious and captivating forms of performance dance. It is subdivided into different types, namely…
August 23, 2012, 05:38
“American Idol” is definitely one of the highly anticipated reality TV shows all over the world. So far, the interactive talent program is currently on its…
August 5, 2012, 03:49
Few music genres have transcended cultural boundaries like rock and roll. Explore the history of rock and roll and the artists that helped shape the genre.…
June 26, 2012, 23:51
Jazz has evolved to be one of the most popular forms of music today. Examine the history of jazz and add to your knowledge of the genre. Understand facts about…
June 8, 2012, 21:02
The phonograph was a revolutionary invention when it came out. Scrutinize the history of the phonograph and how it changed music and recordings. Assess the…
April 30, 2012, 18:40
IMAX is far much better than regular cinemas because it offers higher picture resolution and greater viewing pleasure for everyone. Aside from its features,…
December 27, 2011, 10:08
Pong is a two-dimensional tennis game considered as one of the earliest forms of arcade video games. According to game experts, its success early on its…
June 23, 2011, 00:08
Legos are toy bricks that are very fun and enjoyable to play. More importantly, these bricks challenge the creativity as well as enhance the imaginative powers…
April 23, 2010, 11:13
The microphone was invented by German immigrant Emile Berliner as an improved telephone voice transmitter. Berliner sold his invention to Bell Company and also…
May 2, 2013, 07:02
The zipper is a simple-looking but very important device usually seen in various types of clothing such as jeans, shorts and jackets. Furthermore, it is also…
April 29, 2013, 06:39
The origins of lipstick go back thousands of years. Examine the history of lipstick and the kinds of ingredients that were used. Trace the evolution of…
July 12, 2012, 01:16
The Egyptians invented makeup in 4,000 BC for cosmetic and health purposes. Kohl eye paint protected against the desert heat. Mesdemet cured various eye…
May 11, 2012, 19:09
People use lip gloss in order to provide their lips with subtle color, glossy luster and mild texture. In addition to clear color, it is also available in…
June 11, 2011, 20:14
Velcro is a brand name for the popular hook and loop fastener. In order to resolve conflicts regarding the patent of the product, it is best to learn the…
May 24, 2013, 08:51
The York Peppermint Patty is a delicious dark chocolate manufactured by Hershey Foods Corporation. This product is very popular because it has contrasting…
May 13, 2013, 07:56
There are many names to consider when talking about who invented chewing gum. But to be sure, one name comes out more conspicuous than the rest as the first…
May 11, 2013, 07:47
Vodka is one of the most popular hard drinks in the world today. Get the facts and understand how vodka was first used. Inspect the history of vodka and how it…
April 28, 2013, 06:30
Tater Tots is a popular trademark of seasoned and delectable hash browns that are commonly offered in fast food restaurants and school canteens. To know more…
April 26, 2013, 06:18
Cheerios is an international brand name for breakfast cereal. The product is very popular to consumers because it is helpful in preventing the risk of heart…
April 24, 2013, 06:05
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have been part of the American diet for many years. Go through the history of peanut butter and jelly sandwich and how it…
April 10, 2013, 04:31
The history of ice cream has none of the earliest accounts recorded. Since there is no true basis on how it really started, the person or people who invented…
April 7, 2013, 04:19
Most people think that McDonald’s was the one who invented chicken fingers. But there is actually another person who should be given the credit not only for…
April 6, 2013, 04:18
In many parts of the world pancakes have become popular as breakfast meals or desserts. Examine the history of pancakes and what the early versions were made…
April 3, 2013, 03:55
The Indians who invented popcorn a long time ago have influenced a worldwide desire for a delicious snack that is now available in many flavors and many ways…
March 29, 2013, 03:21
Burger King is home to great-tasting and high quality food such hamburgers, French fries and salads. Through the years, it has been able to successful expand…
March 28, 2013, 03:20
The sandwich is a particular type of food known for its enticing taste and yummy ingredients. It is widely served in different cafes and restaurants all over…
March 11, 2013, 01:49
The person who invented the Chinese egg roll could have been anyone from a non Asian country. In fact, it could even be a German. Then again, from the way it's…
March 10, 2013, 01:42
Some say that the tale on the person who invented gingerbread men is merely a myth, and the recipe may have been a simple one. But no one really knows. That is…
March 4, 2013, 01:08
One of the highly successful coffee store chains in the world, Starbucks has already expanded to faraway countries like Portugal, Czech Republic and Argentina.…
February 15, 2013, 23:58
There are several names to consider when talking of who invented peanut butter. There are several more events to know about when talking of how peanut butter…
February 12, 2013, 23:46
Jolly Rancher is a trademark of various types of candies produced by Hershey Food Corp. To learn the history behind the popularity of the brand name, it is…
February 5, 2013, 23:26
There seems to be a confusion on who invented french fries. Since many now enjoy this treat from all the historical contributions of certain countries, whoever…
February 1, 2013, 23:02
To the person who invented bubblegum, an accident became the source of a great idea. And when great ideas are born, the rest is history. That is why one…
January 29, 2013, 22:52
The Seventh-day Adventists who invented cereal foods started a food trend that was later to take worldwide status in many households. Other inventions also…
January 26, 2013, 22:44
Wine is said to have originated among the Phoenicians, Persians and Egyptians. The Greeks used wine in their religious ceremonies. The Romans refined wine…
January 17, 2013, 22:01
Who invented pizza can be anyone’s guess. But more focus should be placed with the other developments that took place. Because from these things, other…
January 9, 2013, 18:04
Although the restaurant chain McDonald’s popularized the chicken nugget, it was actually a food science professor who invented it. In order to avoid such…
January 5, 2013, 17:46
Quaker Oats is a trademark of breakfast cereals, snacks, drinks and mixes from oat grains. This brand name is very popular since the products are nutritious…
December 29, 2012, 17:20
Almost everyone loves barbecuing meat. Who was the clever man who invented the barbecue style of cooking? People from all over the globe cooked meat on fire…
December 21, 2012, 16:45
Bacon is one of the most widely consumed meats in America and many parts of the world. Examine the history of bacon and where it originated. Assess the facts…
December 19, 2012, 16:36
The Mars bar is a popular chocolate candy introduced by Mars Inc. in 1932. To learn more about the product’s history, it is best to recognize the efforts…
October 27, 2012, 12:25
Cool Whip is a popular brand name of a unique and non dairy whipped cream by Kraft Foods. The product is very famous to consumers because it has healthy and…
October 22, 2012, 11:51
Hamburger is a type of sandwich that has a meat patty in between two bread slices or a bun. This sandwich is very popular in different countries. To know more…
October 17, 2012, 11:06
Twix is a popular candy bar that was first manufactured in Great Britain in the 1930s. The primary ingredients in the product are caramel, biscuit and milk…
September 24, 2012, 08:38
One of the best selling candy bars in the world, Snickers was first manufactured by Mars Inc. in 1930. In order to learn more about the history of the…
September 22, 2012, 08:23
The claims to who invented chocolate may still be confusing up to now. But with all that had happened and developed from an unknown historical past, it may be…
September 17, 2012, 08:02
Laffy Taffy is one of the leading brands of the chewy candy called taffy. Each pack contains delicious and chewy candies available in different kinds of fruity…
August 24, 2012, 05:44
Some say that the Chinese were the ones who invented spaghetti. Others say otherwise. But looking at various accounts that were said to have contributed to the…
July 27, 2012, 02:42
Today, the thermos has become a very important part of numerous households all over the world. It is used to store and preserve the hotness of liquid,…
July 26, 2012, 02:35
Definitely one of the most popular beverages today, coffee tastes good when served either hot or cold. Many people love to drink it because of its invigorating…
May 26, 2012, 20:03
No matter what the form, candy remains one of the most popular sweets in the world today. Understand the history of candy and its many variants. Trace the…
May 25, 2012, 20:02
Men first discovered cheese when milk curdled in animal skins. The Romans raised the standard and today Italy still makes the best known cheeses like parmesan…
April 19, 2012, 18:04
There are many products of mayonnaise available in the market. Much credit may be given to the person who invented mayonnaise in the past because of the idea…
April 7, 2012, 17:25
Among interesting inventions to know is who invented the cheeseburger. Almost all countries today enjoy this juicy meat sandwich. Is it possible that there are…
March 6, 2012, 14:41
Mcdonalds is one of the most famous, successful and largest fast food restaurants in the world. To know the history of the restaurant, it is best to start with…
October 5, 2011, 03:29
Coca Cola is one of the highly recognized soft drink brands today. It comes in different delicious varieties like Coca-Cola Vanilla, Coca-Cola Zero and Diet…
July 5, 2011, 16:20
There are so many stories that claim to answer the question of who invented the hot dog. There are common elements to the story that can be checked to give us…
May 25, 2013, 08:56
Since around the later portion of the 1950s, society started to realize that tobacco cigarettes caused health problems. As research progressed along with…
May 16, 2013, 08:12
The Parkland Formula is the most effective and widely-used burn treatment method in the US. But its inventor has had other accomplishments, as well as a role…
April 12, 2013, 04:38
The toothpaste has been used with the brush to clean teeth for many years now. Study the early history of toothpaste and where it was first used. Assess the…
March 30, 2013, 03:32
Through the centuries the advances in medicine have greatly improved the human condition and alleviated suffering. Explore the early history of medicine and…
March 25, 2013, 02:59
For diabetics, insulin is an indispensable part of their medical treatment and maintenance. Explore the history of insulin and the individuals responsible for…
December 8, 2012, 15:56
Physical fitness is any physical activity designed to improve or keep health. The Greeks invented the Olympics and gymnasiums to glorify the human body. The…
November 2, 2012, 12:49
The pacemaker has provided help and comfort for millions of people throughout the world. Survey the history of the pacemaker and the way it changed through the…
October 25, 2012, 12:11
CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation was invented by an Austrian surgeon, Peter Safar. He combined mouth to mouth breathing, chest cardiac massage and tilting…
August 17, 2012, 04:49
One of the highly important medical procedures, chemotherapy is commonly used to treat patients with severe illnesses such as cancer. It helps treat cancerous…
July 11, 2012, 01:11
Since its invention, the hearing aid has provided comfort for millions of people around the world. Analyze the history of hearing aids and the various forms…
April 18, 2012, 17:59
William Addis, the man who invented the toothbrush, not only deserves credit for his invention but also for the modern world's high regard for oral care.
September 3, 2011, 12:25
The name Thomas Crapper always comes up whenever you have a discussion on who invented the toilet. What we rather have are different men at different times…
April 25, 2013, 06:14
The problem of keeping clothes wrinkle-free and neat is now a thing of the past. Because of the person who invented the iron, many people now enjoy the…
April 9, 2013, 04:26
The radar remains one of the most valuable defense systems used by military forces around the world. Go through the history of the radar and how it has…
April 2, 2013, 03:51
Spears have been used by men and apes alike since prehistoric times. The Greeks and Romans used long spears in the phalanx battle formation. Later in modern…
March 20, 2013, 02:32
Daylight Savings Time (also known as DST) is the practice of adding daylight hours. This practice is implemented in some countries including the U.S.,…
February 14, 2013, 23:53
For many Americans, Thanksgiving is the most awaited event of the year. Go back in time and rediscover the history of Thanksgiving. Explore the history of…
February 10, 2013, 23:41
In the US and many other countries, Halloween has become synonymous with trick or treating and scary movies. By going through the history of Halloween,…
January 27, 2013, 22:46
You can not exactly say who it was who invented toilet paper. This invention itself takes roots into the early dynasties of China. Today, though we may take it…
January 19, 2013, 22:12
The modern calendar is the Gregorian calendar. It was invented by Italian astronomer and doctor Alosyius Lilius. Pope Gregory XIII approved it to reform the…
January 3, 2013, 17:37
Since the history of money and its use goes back thousands of years into world history we can never really tell who invented money. Money took on several forms…
December 20, 2012, 16:39
Valentine’s Day was a Roman festival to honor Lupercus, god of shepherds. Christianity changed the name in honor of a saint who defied a Roman emperor.
November 10, 2012, 13:33
William Middlebrook is credited to have invented the paper clip we know today. It's a simple invention that has shined in simplicity and efficiency for over a…
October 11, 2012, 10:34
At first there was much discussion on who invented paper really. As far as papyrus was concerned it was the Egyptians. But then it was decided that papyrus was…
August 20, 2012, 05:18
Few persons ever sit down and think about numbers and where they come from; it is just one of those things that we take for granted. Even if a person does…
August 13, 2012, 04:30
The Romans practiced gift giving and merrymaking during Christmas to honor the god Saturn and Sol Invictus. Christians adopted the festival as Jesus’…
June 17, 2012, 21:47
Matchmaker.com is on record as the oldest online dating service. Starting in 1986 as a system best described as an online bulletin board, Matchmaker.com was…
February 16, 2012, 13:37
The US flag has undergone numerous changes in appearance since the country gained independence. Go through the history of the American flag and the transformati…
September 4, 2011, 00:35
Following its inception, Mother’s Day has become an event commemorated in many parts of the world. However, countries observe the day on different dates.…
May 15, 2013, 08:06
Skyscrapers are fascinatingly tall buildings. These include the Empire State Building in New York City, the Willis Tower in Chicago and the Taipei 101 in…
May 6, 2013, 07:26
Together with the fencing masters, the weapons and other things connected in learning the sport of fencing seem to have a very interesting past. But there are…
April 16, 2013, 05:16
Ralph Wiley, a lab worker for Dow Chemical, is credited for having discovered what we know today as the plastic wrap. His creation was accidental and an act of…
April 15, 2013, 05:09
The aluminum foil has become used in several industries and become a valuable part of many homes and factories. Understand the history of aluminum foil and how…
February 27, 2013, 00:50
Many sewing machine designs were invented in the 19th century. I Barthelemy Thimonnier designed the first successful prototype but it was burned down by angry…
February 17, 2013, 00:02
The whoopee cushion is a practical joke device that produces a funny noise that resembles human flatulence. It is perfect for parties and other special events…
December 9, 2012, 15:58
Two races lay claim to the first latrine maker: the Europeans and the Chinese. However, if the man who invented the outhouse was also the inventor of the…
November 11, 2012, 13:42
We can't tell who invented chalk since it's readily available in nature and has been used even prior to any written history. It was made into sticks by…
September 3, 2012, 06:37
Silk was invented in China about 10,000 years ago. The Chinese used silk in royal garments, fishing lines, bowstrings and more. Italy made the first silk…
August 21, 2012, 05:24
Chia pet is a brand name of animal figurines that feature the chia plant. The figurines became popular in the 1980s to early 1990s because of the unique…
April 23, 2012, 18:21
No one can really say who invented the electric water heater. Although there are names mentioned, still, the earliest account in the 1850s does not really…
March 20, 2012, 16:21
Contrary to common belief, it was in China that the person who invented the water closet existed. However, it is also important to consider the works of other…
February 14, 2012, 13:33
There is no real answer on who invented the kitchen table. Certain beliefs point to the Early Egyptians. But even though there are no traces on who the…
December 4, 2011, 07:42
Shampoo is a solution and hair care product that is used to remove dirt, oil, skin particles and dandruff from hair. These pollutants build up in hair over…
November 11, 2011, 05:59
The smoke detector has become one of the most important gadgets in homes and offices today. Discover the history of smoke detectors and the innovations made…
August 26, 2011, 10:31
Great ideas usually come to inventors just like what happened to the person who invented the ironing board. But there are some arguments that arose that the…
December 30, 2012, 17:23
YouTube was founded in 2005 and is to date the most popular video website in the world, with millions of viewers worldwide; Youtube allows users to watch…
October 13, 2012, 10:40
Online shopping is one of the most convenient methods of availing services as well as purchasing products. To learn more about this special kind of electronic…
June 17, 2012, 21:47
Matchmaker.com is on record as the oldest online dating service. Starting in 1986 as a system best described as an online bulletin board, Matchmaker.com was…
May 1, 2013, 06:56
The Nobel Prize is a prestigious international award given to those who have great contributions to different fields including chemistry and physics. To know…
April 25, 2013, 06:14
It is either an aggressive sign of defiance, or simply bad manners. The unlikely history of how man was first provoked to raise their middle finger.
April 11, 2013, 04:35
What we call today as the peace sign, which is a circle with three lines, was designed by Gerald Holtom. It wasn't originally intended as a sign for peace. It…
March 23, 2013, 02:45
The history of the umbrella is long and complex. Trace the early history of the umbrella and examine its predecessors and early versions. Get familiar with the…
December 12, 2012, 16:08
An assembly line is an efficient manufacturing process that is used by companies who want to make the production of goods faster. To learn more about this…
December 7, 2012, 15:51
History holds no real evidence on who invented sign language. But from all the developments that had followed from a variety of influences from certain…
November 9, 2012, 13:29
The Chinese and the Swedes, the people who invented paper money, pioneered the use of a convenient medium of currency that made commerce a lot less complicated…
October 16, 2012, 10:58
New Year’s Resolutions have been practiced since ancient times. The Babylonians would return borrowed items to their lenders. In Rome, the people honored the…
May 22, 2013, 08:34
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, which is popularly referred to as NASCAR, is a business venture that is widely involved in various kinds of…
May 19, 2013, 08:24
Baseball is a highly popular team sport known throughout the world especially in areas like East Asia, the Caribbean and South America. In the U.S., this game…
May 9, 2013, 07:41
Since it was introduced gymnastics has become one of the highlight events in the Olympics. Uncover the history of gymnastics and its roots. Study facts about…
April 18, 2013, 05:24
Who invented the Frisbee is not actually mentioned in history. But, with that first fling, it is noteworthy to mention that an idea to make a sport and a toy…
April 5, 2013, 04:15
Thanks to its interesting rules and other fundamental aspects, tennis remains as one of the top sports today. It is popularized further by the extensive…
March 7, 2013, 01:19
The National Basketball Association or NBA is probably the most popular and successful international basketball league today. Its global appeal led to the…
March 6, 2013, 01:15
Golf is basically a precision sport that makes use of a ball and club as basic tools. The game is known for its interesting rules and highly challenging…
February 23, 2013, 00:27
Boxing is a martial art and combat sport which consists of two people who fight with their fists. Boxing is usually supervised by a referee and is separated…
February 11, 2013, 23:45
There may be some questions on the real person or group who invented drag racing. Although that is such, its rich history is still filled with interesting…
February 2, 2013, 23:09
George Hancock and Bakir Dzananovic are credited as the ones who invented softball. However, the game grew and developed as the game gained popularity. Its…
January 7, 2013, 17:56
Football is a highly popular competitive team sport, particularly in areas like Canada and the United States. The game is comprised of interesting rules and…
December 25, 2012, 17:05
There are those who wonder who invented bowling. Unfortunately, you can't really point to any single person or people to credit for the invention of the game.…
November 15, 2012, 13:57
Ice skating is one of the most popular leisure / sports activities in the world today. Go over the history of ice skating and its possible origins. Get the…
October 6, 2012, 10:05
Skateboarding is truly one of the most exciting, fun and enjoyable recreational activities. It serves a number of purposes including as a method of transportati…
May 15, 2012, 19:30
Hockey is one of the most popular sports in North America. Discover the possible origins of the game and its predecessors. Survey the history of hockey and how…
November 6, 2011, 05:41
Many people wonder who invented soccer since the game has garnered a lot of enthusiasts in the last few decades. The game has ancient and modern roots that may…
August 6, 2011, 16:48
Chess' complexity and elegant gameplay can be traced back to the people who invented chess: the Indians, the Persians, the Italians, and the Spanish, who each…
July 6, 2011, 04:35
Basketball is truly one of the most popular sports worldwide. Today, the game has become a global phenomenon, thanks to the success of international basketball…
May 20, 2013, 08:26
Without the invention of electricity, modern civilization as we know it would not exist. Investigate the history of electricity and how it first came to be…
May 17, 2013, 08:17
The invention of the machine gun has changed the way battles are fought. Get the facts about the machine gun and how it was refined. Delve into the history of…
May 15, 2013, 08:06
Skyscrapers are fascinatingly tall buildings. These include the Empire State Building in New York City, the Willis Tower in Chicago and the Taipei 101 in…
May 5, 2013, 07:21
The whiteboard has become one of the most widely used devices for teaching in schools around the world. Get the facts about the history of the whiteboard and…
April 27, 2013, 06:29
There is a lot of confusion concerning who invented charcoal briquettes. Separate fact from fiction by studying the history of charcoal briquettes. Evaluate…
April 22, 2013, 05:54
Handcuffs are among the most distinguishing equipments police officers carry today. Evaluate the history of handcuffs and when it originated. Discover what…
April 21, 2013, 05:49
The personal computer has revolutionized the way that people work, play and communicate with one another. Investigate the history of the personal computer and…
April 19, 2013, 05:27
When it was invented the floppy disk became one of the most vital parts of the computer. Assess the history of the floppy disk and how it came to be used in…
April 14, 2013, 04:54
The Hubble Telescope has become a vital cog in space research and exploration. Go through the history of the Hubble Telescope and some of its most important…
April 13, 2013, 04:42
The wheelbarrow is one of the oldest yet most effective hand propelled vehicles made. Delve into the history of the wheelbarrow and the civilizations that used…
March 26, 2013, 03:03
The cell phone has become one of the most important means of communicating in today’s world. Go through the history of the cell phone and how it evolved.…
March 24, 2013, 02:51
DNA fingerprinting is a special technique used to analyze one’s DNA structure. This technique is also helpful in identifying paternity and maternity. To…
March 21, 2013, 02:36
Fire alarms – whether battery-operated or hardwired – serves as a means of protection for the safety of households, businesses, and other institutions.…
March 15, 2013, 02:06
We can't really name exactly who invented the light bulb since it came about as a process. Each inventor came up with ideas that further improved upon the idea…
March 12, 2013, 01:54
Few technologies hold as much promise as that of nanotechnology. Evaluate the history of nanotechnology and get familiar with its evolution and progression.…
March 3, 2013, 01:05
Today the DVD player has become one of the most widely used gadgets in the world. Examine the history of the DVD player and why it became widespread. Get…
March 1, 2013, 01:00
It all started with who invented the color television sets in olden times. Nowadays, there are more colored television sets being produced, marketed, and sold…
February 22, 2013, 00:20
Ever since it was produced, the space shuttle has been pivotal in helping us understand more about space. Assess the history of the space shuttle and how it…
February 19, 2013, 00:07
Digital camera is a type of camera that uses an electronic image sensor to take pictures and videos. To know more about the development of the device, it is…
February 18, 2013, 00:06
Since its invention, the television has become an integral part of the lives of modern societies. Explore the history of television and the individuals who…
February 8, 2013, 23:35
Many think that the Egyptians were the ones who invented ink. This is because of the notion that they invented paper. But who really was the ink inventor? Was…
February 7, 2013, 23:30
IPod is a product line of advanced portable media players developed by Apple Inc. In order to learn more about this popular product line, it is best to…
January 30, 2013, 22:56
Following its invention, the refrigerator has become one of the most common household appliances in modern society. Unravel the history of the refrigerator and…
January 23, 2013, 22:29
During the 1970s and 1980s the Atari was synonymous with gaming. Explore the history of the Atari and the impact it made. Survey the history of Atari and how…
January 11, 2013, 18:14
The first timekeeping devices were based on astronomical events. Later the Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese invented sundials and water clocks. Pendulums and…
January 8, 2013, 18:02
The hydrogen bomb is one of the most devastating weapons ever created. Evaluate the history of the hydrogen bomb and how it developed. Assess the basic facts…
December 23, 2012, 16:54
The toaster is a very useful kitchen appliance, which is primarily used for toasting different types of bread. With this product available, enjoying great-tasti…
December 22, 2012, 16:51
The alkaline battery is a special battery that has better shelf life than a zinc-carbon battery. To recognize the person who invented the alkaline battery, it…
December 13, 2012, 16:12
The release of the Apple Computer marked a turning point in the history of computing. Evaluate the impact of the Apple computer and how it changed the…
December 11, 2012, 16:04
The men who invented the telescope can be credited not only for the telescope itself but for the capabilities that we have today that let us see and study far…
December 6, 2012, 15:48
The atomic bomb ushered in the age of nuclear warfare. Survey the history of the atomic bomb and its development. Probe into the origin of the atomic bomb and…
November 27, 2012, 15:02
The periodic table is widely used in science, particularly in the fields of physics and chemistry. Likewise, it is also used in other important scientific…
November 22, 2012, 14:35
Ongoing research concerning carbon nanotubes has shown its potential in a variety of applications. Run through the history of carbon nanotubes and discover why…
November 20, 2012, 14:20
The Chinese zodiac was invented to simplify timekeeping in ancient China. The lunar calendar has an animal ruling each year, month, day and hour called the…
November 17, 2012, 14:04
Richard Gatling, the man who invented the Gatling gun, may be disappointed to know that his gun did not lessen battlefield casualties. Nevertheless, he can be…
November 14, 2012, 13:53
Today, numerous households in the United States use microwave ovens to heat and cook food. This kitchen appliance is guaranteed fast, convenient and very easy…
November 13, 2012, 13:48
Organic man-made plastic was first invented in 1862 in England. Celluloid was used in billiard balls, films and photographs. The first purely synthetic plastic…
November 6, 2012, 13:14
For a lot of gamers, Nintendo has become synonymous with video games. Evaluate the history of Nintendo and how it came to be one of the major players in the…
October 24, 2012, 12:01
The invention of the telegraph was pivotal in the history of communications. Go over the history of the telegraph and how it evolved. Examine the facts about…
October 15, 2012, 10:49
In the developed world the telephone remains the primary means for communicating. Evaluate the history of the telephone and the way it has evolved through the…
October 9, 2012, 10:29
The flash drive debuted in 2000 from IBM and Trek Technologies as a replacement for floppy disks. A flash drive is a tiny portable storage device that uses USB…
October 4, 2012, 09:53
Since it was invented the computer has become virtually indispensable in modern societies. Assess the history of the computer and the changes it has undergone…
October 2, 2012, 09:35
Inventions really pave the way to greater things. Take the person who invented the cassette player. No one probably had guessed that with that simple invention,…
September 30, 2012, 09:21
In ancient times, moving huge objects horizontally was probably easy, but how about vertically? Who was the first brilliant man who invented the elevator? As…
September 2, 2012, 06:33
The Mars rovers have turned into some of the most vital instruments for gathering facts about the Red Planet. Assess the facts about the history of the Mars…
August 29, 2012, 06:17
Three people who invented the typewriter joined together to make a very useful machine. Since then, with further improvements to their earlier versions, the…
August 12, 2012, 04:21
The camera is one of the most popular and widely used electronic gadgets today. Probe into the origin of the camera and how the technology evolved. Venture…
July 20, 2012, 01:53
Walkman is a popular brand name of cassette-based portable audio players manufactured by Sony. The products became very famous to consumers because these…
July 8, 2012, 00:53
We man never really know who invented gunpowder. However, we can trace its possible origin and development all the way to ancient days of China. We can read…
June 25, 2012, 23:49
The trash compactor has altered the way that garbage is disposed of. Get insights on the machines that led to the invention of the trash compactor. Understand…
June 19, 2012, 23:29
X Ray is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is very useful in diagnosing different kinds of medical conditions. In order to know more about this, it is…
June 19, 2012, 23:29
The mp3 player has become ubiquitous and now appears in all shapes and sizes. Examine the history of the mp3 player and how it was developed. Unearth the…
May 7, 2012, 18:58
The telegraph was an important part of communication years ago. And the person who invented the stock ticker contributed to its use. Other developments were…
April 29, 2012, 18:38
Knowing who invented the radio is not simply identifying a single individual since the radio was a work in progress in its early years, its development being…
March 1, 2012, 14:22
You can’t draw blood from a stone, but electricity can be drawn from a potato. Intended as a school project, the Potato Clock sparked public fascination and…
November 23, 2011, 06:46
The invention of the steam engine would usher in the era of railways and produce profound changes in industries. Familiarize yourself with the history of steam…
October 2, 2011, 03:15
One of the most exciting fields in scientific research today is genetic engineering. Go through the history of genetic engineering and how it has changed…
September 16, 2011, 02:27
Silly Putty is a brand name or trademark for a product made from silicone polymers. The item has unique properties, which made it very popular to consumers in…
April 8, 2011, 11:26
Following its invention, the laser has been used in a variety of industries, from electronics to medicine. Scrutinize the history of laser and the people who…
February 1, 2011, 23:09
The boom box was one of the most popular music players during the 1980s and still sold today. Gather facts about the boom box and its early history. Go over…
May 7, 2013, 07:28
To this day the compass remains an important tool for navigation. Go over the history of the compass and the earliest civilizations that used the device. Probe…
April 30, 2013, 06:46
The stagecoach used to be one of the most common forms of transportation in the US and Europe. Explore the origins of the stagecoach and when it was first…
April 4, 2013, 04:03
The Segway is one of the most unique vehicles the world. Explore the origins and history of the Segway and how the machine was developed. Gain understanding of…
March 27, 2013, 03:13
The hummer remains one of the most popular off road vehicles in the world today. Examine the history of the Hummer and how the vehicle evolved. Trace the…
March 18, 2013, 02:19
We can never really tell exactly who invented the car. The idea actually takes roots from the renaissance when such vehicles were only the stuff of dreams.…
March 17, 2013, 02:15
The hybrid car may well be the future of environment-safe transportation. But its development had literally been centuries in the making.
February 21, 2013, 00:18
Even today, the Chevrolet remains one of the most well known cars in America. Survey the history of the Chevrolet and how it came to be one of the most widely…
December 1, 2012, 15:30
In many countries, the train has become a popular mode of public transportation. Go over the history of the train and how it became modernized. Study how the…
November 1, 2012, 12:41
With the helicopter being widely used today, the modern world owes much to the men who invented the helicopter since its uniqueness and distinct flying…
August 10, 2012, 04:10
Many names can be cited when talking about the invention of the bicycle. But most historians say that the man who invented the bicycle should be the first one…
March 15, 2012, 15:16
I Heart NY is a special trademark used to promote the tourism sector of New York State. The design is commonly imitated because it is very simple. To resolve…
February 17, 2012, 13:40
Since its invention, the airplane has become indispensable for traveling. Go back in time and examine the history of the airplane and its evolution. Get…
February 8, 2012, 13:18
William Potts of Detroit invented a traffic signal based on railroad signs. Garrett Morgan patented the 3-light traffic signal design in 1923 and sold it to…
