The ordinary light bulb is something many of us take for granted, but how much do we actually know about its origins and how exactly it works? First invented in the 1800s, the light bulb has had a dramatic impact on people’s lives, transforming homes from darkness or limited to candle light to one of… Continue reading 10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb
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Five Amazing Bridges Of The World
Humankind has achieved incredible architectural feats over the past few decades, which are arguably most exemplified in the construction of the world’s most amazing bridges. Most would agree that the building of bridges requires a large degree of imagination and ingenuity, no matter the century that they were built. A bridge is also built with… Continue reading Five Amazing Bridges Of The World
5 Free Online Tools To Help You Learn Computer Programming
Computer programming is a valuable skill. Computers are continually increasing their presence in society, and those who can create programs are finding new ways to shape the lives of people around the world. Learning to program, however, takes some practice and dedication. Fortunately, the Internet is filled with educational resources to help students learn how… Continue reading 5 Free Online Tools To Help You Learn Computer Programming
How Long Before 3DTV Is Common In Households
How Long Before 3DTV Is Common In Households? There has been a good deal of talk in recent times about the advent of 3D television as a genuine force in the average British household. 3DTV is a technology that has been promised a number of times over the past few decades, without ever quite making… Continue reading How Long Before 3DTV Is Common In Households
A History Of TV Advertising
Image by Medhi The first television advert ever to be screened happened on July 1st 1941 in the USA and was a 20-second advert for Bulova watches, broadcast on New York’s WNBT channel just before a major baseball game. Bulova paid $9 for the advert which accounting for inflation is roughly the equivalent of paying… Continue reading A History Of TV Advertising
Envisioning the Smartphone of the Future
The Smartphone revolution has completely shifted the way we communicate with one another, as well as how we relate with technology. As of 2011, there are Smartphones so impressive they actually rival laptops from a few years ago, in terms of processing power. As such, we cannot help but wonder: Just how smart can we… Continue reading Envisioning the Smartphone of the Future