Revitalize Your Sneakers with This Simple Toothpaste Trick
Toothpaste can be used to clean and whiten the dirty soles of sneakers.
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FoodCoca Cola's Transparent Beverage Variation: an Unique Twist
Coca Cola was initially a greenish-brown color before it was dyed to become brown.
HealthPioneering Pacemaker: The Plutonium-Powered Breakthrough
The earliest heart pacemakers had a radioactive twist: they were powered by plutonium.
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HealthThe Pioneering Milestone of the First Artificial Heart
The first artificial heart was named 'Jarvik-7' and was successfully transplanted in 1982.
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TechnologyIntroducing the World's Tiniest and Most Advanced Pacemaker
The world's smallest pacemaker was invented by Medtronic, and it is only the size of a vitamin capsule.
TechnologyThe One and Only Robotic Surgeon Still in Training
The Da Vinci Surgical System, a complex medical robot, does not operate on its own. It is fully controlled by a surgeon from a console.
HistoryFirst Successful Creation of an Artificial Human Body Part
The first artificial body part was a false leg, designed by Ambroise Pare in 16th Century.
TechnologyDebunking the Myth: Coding Without a Math Background
There's a common misconception that one must be proficient in math to be an effective coder. This is not entirely true.
HistoryThe Historical Emergence and Evolution of Whitewall Tires
Whitewall tires, commonly associated with classic cars, were not designed for style but for practical reasons.
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.
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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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