Technology is developing at a remarkable pace. Over time, every “latest” technology withers away like autumn leaves, and newer tech gadgets take their place like blossoming flowers in spring. Many complex technologies that facilitate our lives have reached their current state from humble beginnings. One of these technologies that seem pretty mundane today is a wheel. From vehicles taking us to our destinations multiple times each day to airplanes flying high in the...
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October 25, 2022
Does the term “floppy disk” ring a bell? If you happen to be anywhere in your late twenties or thirties, you must have grown up knowing about floppy disks. A floppy disk is a device used quite frequently for computer storage in the 1980s and ‘90s. Many of you that are reading this might not know what this device is. But, as it turns out, even though floppy disks are mostly forgotten, they are...
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Does the term “floppy disk” ring a bell? If you happen to be anywhere in your late twenties or thirties, you must have grown up knowing about floppy disks. A floppy disk is a device used quite frequently for computer storage in the 1980s and ‘90s. Many of you that are reading this might not know what this device is. But, as it turns out, even though floppy disks are mostly forgotten, they are...
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John Locke, a towering figure of the 17th century, not only shaped modern philosophy. But he also had a profound impact on political thought around the world. The American Declaration of Independence, a symbol of liberty and democratic ideals, is notably influenced by his theories. But how did John Locke influence the Declaration of Independence? Educated at the prestigious Westminster School and later at Christ Church, Oxford, Locke was initially more interested in the...
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Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was a man of immense vitality, charismatic leadership, and an enduring legacy that continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike. But beyond his accomplishments as a statesman, Nobel laureate, and conservationist, there is a fascinating chapter often overshadowed by his colossal public persona: The story of the Theodore Roosevelt children. With six children from two marriages, the Roosevelts were a prominent fixture in the social...
Lost Worlds
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The Neo-Babylonian Empire, often hailed as a cradle of ancient civilization, offers a fascinating glimpse into a world where power, art, and science converged to create one of history's most vibrant societies. This empire, thriving between 626 BC and 539 BC, not only reshaped the Middle Eastern political landscape but it also left a lasting legacy in architecture, astronomy, and law that still captivates scholars and history enthusiasts alike. At the heart of the...
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Does the term “floppy disk” ring a bell? If you happen to be anywhere in your late twenties or thirties, you must have grown up knowing about floppy disks. A floppy disk is a device used quite frequently for computer storage in the 1980s and ‘90s. Many of you that are reading this might not know what this device is. But, as it turns out, even though floppy disks are mostly forgotten, they are...
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