Before toilet paper, Americans used corn cobs for hygiene. Discover the history and evolution from corn cobs to modern toilet paper.
Until 1973, Irish bars were closed on Saint Patrick’s Day due to religious observance and legal restrictions, reflecting a somber tradition now replaced by festive celebrations.
The iconic Nike Waffle Trainer, inspired by a waffle iron, debuted in 1974 and revolutionized running shoes with its innovative sole design.
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached Mount Everest’s summit, marking a monumental achievement in mountaineering history
Ada Lovelace: The Enchanting Trailblazer of Computing In the early 19th century, against the backdrop of Victorian England, Ada Lovelace emerged as an unlikely pioneer in the world of computing. Born in 1815, she was the daughter of the flamboyant poet Lord Byron and the analytical and determined Lady Byron. Ada’s life took an unusual […]
The $100,000 bill featuring Woodrow Wilson is the highest denomination in the history of US currency. It was briefly used in the 1930s by Federal Reserve Banks but was never in public circulation. Read on to learn more about this and other rare US dollar banknotes.
Cell phones are older than many people think. The first mobile phone call was made in 1973. Motorola’s executive Martin Cooper called competitors from Bell Labs to taunt them.
The concept of insurance is not a modern invention. The Code of Hammurabi, one of the oldest legal texts, includes provisions for insurance. It dates back to 1750 BCE.
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