The Historical Emergence and Evolution of Whitewall Tires
Whitewall tires, commonly associated with classic cars, were not designed for style but for practical reasons.
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TechnologySmart Pills Transmit Health Data Directly to Physicians
There is a pill that contains a tiny sensor which can communicate information to the doctors after it has been consumed.
HealthStethoscope: The Pioneering Medical Device in Healthcare
The stethoscope, one of the most commonly used medical devices today, was invented out of a need for modesty.
TechnologyHistoric Milestone: First Ever Virtual Surgery Conducted
The first remote surgery was performed by a robot
HealthDid You Know? the First Pacemaker Was Fully Portable!
The first pacemakers were not implantable but rather were large, external devices that were carried around.
HistoryThe World's First Camera Took Eight Hours to Snap a Photo
The very first camera took about eight hours to take a single photograph.
HistoryDiscovering the World's Oldest Known Surgical Instrument
Surgical tools have been in use since ancient times, the oldest surgical tool is believed to be from 25,000 BC.
TechnologyInvention of the First Computer Mouse: a Tech Milestone
The first computer mouse was made of wood.
TechnologyCaptcha: Combating Bots and Crowdsourcing Human Intelligence
CAPTCHA not only verifies user authenticity, but also helps digitize old books.
HistoryThe First Computer Glitch Was Caused by an Actual Insect
The term 'computer bug' originated when a moth interfered with the workings of an early computer.
TechnologyThe Qwerty Keyboard Design Was Intentionally Unoptimized
The design of the QWERTY keyboard we use today was made to slow down typists and prevent typewriter jamming.
HistoryThe Pioneer of Computer Programming Was a Trailblazing Woman
Ada Lovelace, in the 19th century, is recognized as the first computer programmer worldwide
HistoryPioneering Techniques in the Earliest Lasik Surgery Methods
The first form of laser vision correction took place not in the 21st century, but in Greece, during the Roman Empire.
HealthStar Wars Inspired the Inception of Modern Laser Surgeries
The concept of laser surgeries was initially inspired by the science fiction franchise, Star Wars.
AnimalsGecko's Remarkable Ability to Detach and Regenerate Its Tail
Geckos can detach their tails to distract predators
RecordsThe Centennial Light: The World's Longest-Lasting Light Bulb
There is a light bulb in Livermore, California that has been continuously on since 1901.
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AnimalsPigeons Show Self-Awareness by Recognizing Their Reflections
Pigeons are one of the few species that can pass the 'mirror test' - a test of self-recognition.
AnimalsRare Primate Species Recognized by Its Unique Sneezing Trait
There's a species of monkey that sneezes often when it rains.
NatureMisconception Alert: Banana Plants Are Herbaceous, Not Trees
Bananas are not grown on trees, they are actually the world's tallest herbaceous plant.
AnimalsPigs Demonstrate Notably High Levels of Cognitive Awareness
Pigs are highly intelligent mammals that rival dogs and some primates in their abilities.
HistoryFirst Female Auto Mechanic: Pioneering Women in Industry
The first woman auto mechanic, Emily Post, was born in 1872.
MysteriesUnraveling the Enigma of the Sailendra Dynasty's Vanishing
The Sailendra Dynasty, an influential maritime Southeast Asian empire during 8th and 9th centuries AD, just disappeared without definite reason.
FoodHow Potato Chips Were First Discovered and Popularized
Potato chips, a well-loved snack worldwide, were actually discovered accidentally.
HealthDiscover the Tiny Yet Crucial Bone Hidden in Your Ear
The smallest bone in the human body is found in your ear.
