Remember the Speaking Clock
This post was originally published on this siteA speaking clock or talking clock is a live or recorded human voice service, usually accessed by telephone, […]
science & technology
18 Amazing Photos of a Young Jane Goodall in the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this sitePioneering primatologist Jane Goodall, whose decades of work with chimpanzees transformed anthropology and conservation, passed away at 91. […]
Fascinating Photos of the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe New York World’s Fair of 1964–65 was one of the largest and most ambitious international exhibitions of […]
In 1964, 17-Year-Old Randy Gardner Set the World Record for Sleep Deprivation by Staying Awake for 11 Days and 25 Minutes
This post was originally published on this siteIn late December 1963, 17-year-old Randy Gardner and his friend Bruce McAllister decided to explore the effects of […]
The Iconic Image of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Standing Before the Launching Chains of the Great Eastern, 1857
This post was originally published on this siteThe famous photograph of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806–1859) standing in front of the massive launching chains of the […]
Views of the Safety Net Used to Protect Workers During Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Golden Gate Bridge was constructed over a little over four years, from January 5, 1933, to May […]
Amazing Covers of Science and Invention Magazine During the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteScience and Invention was an American popular science and technology magazine founded by Hugo Gernsback in 1920. Originally […]
Here’s How George Lucas Made Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder Floating in “Star Wars” (1977)
This post was originally published on this siteIn Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977), the production team had to make Luke Skywalker’s […]
Rare Photos of the Wright Brothers’ Early Flight Tests
This post was originally published on this siteThe Wright brothers, Orville (1871–1948) and Wilbur Wright (1867–1912), were American inventors and aviation pioneers who are widely […]
The Treadmill Crane, a Human Powered Hoisting and Lowering Device
This post was originally published on this siteThe treadwheel crane (Latin: magna rota), also known as a walking wheel crane, is one of the most […]
In 1956, Mercedes-Benz Constructed Its Renowned “Death Curve” Test Track for Evaluating New Vehicles
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, Mercedes-Benz was actively developing and testing vehicles at its Untertürkheim plant in Stuttgart. While the iconic […]
“Universe 25” Experiment, One of the Most Disturbing Studies in the History of Science by John B. Calhoun
This post was originally published on this siteJohn B. Calhoun was an American ethologist and behavioral researcher who is most famous for his “Universe 25” […]
Nikola Tesla’s Foot on an X-ray Image Taken by Himself on a Device of His Own Design, 1896
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1896, Nikola Tesla used a machine of his own design to capture an X-ray image of his […]
The First Russian Submarine Was Built in 1721 and Tested in the Presence of Russian Emperor Peter the Great
This post was originally published on this siteThe idea to build a “stealth vessel” capable of sailing underwater and “knocking a warship out from below” […]
The Lost Photographs of Andrée’s Arctic Balloon Expeditionof 1897
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1897, three Swedish explorers—Salomon August Andrée, Nils Strindberg, and Knut Frænkel—embarked on a daring mission to become […]
30 Vintage Photos of People With Televisions From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, owning a television was a symbol of affluence and modernity. Televisions were bulky, black-and-white sets […]
A World War II US Soldier Posing With Captured Killinger and Freund Motorcycle, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThis odd looking motorcycle was captured by the US Army at a German military base in the spring […]
Inside the Cockpit of a Concorde
This post was originally published on this siteConcorde revolutionized commercial air travel with its supersonic speeds and other unique features. Whether it was the design […]
What 5 Megabytes of Computer Data Looked Like in 1966
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1966, computing was in its infancy, and the concept of data storage and processing looked drastically different […]
Sending Electronic Mail (Email) From a Pay Phone in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteA man checks his e-mail over a public pay telephone using a Panasonic RL-P4001 Acoustic Coupler dial-up modem […]
Two Men Remove the Preserved Carcass of a Juvenile Mammoth Named “Dima,” 1977
This post was originally published on this siteThis 1977 photograph captures the moment that a perfectly preserved Woolly Mammoth mummy is unearthed near the Kolyma […]
Jeanne Bauer Walking With a DynaTAC on 6th Avenue in New York City, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1973, Jeanne Bauer was photographed walking along 6th Avenue in New York, holding the revolutionary DynaTAC mobile […]
In 1998, Burger King in Manhattan Had Free Internet Access for Customers
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1998, the internet was still a relatively new phenomenon, largely confined to universities and research institutions. Recognizing […]
General Electric Mainframe Computer, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteIn this General Electric promotional photo from 1953 Mrs. Connie Hodgson, of Syracuse, N.Y., displays her figure and […]
Here’s How Cars Stayed Cool Before ‘Real’ Air Conditioning
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, if you wanted to travel in air-conditioned comfort, you needed a “swamp cooler” attached to […]