Zenith Space Command was a pioneering remote control device for televisions first introduced in the 1950s. It was one of the earliest wireless remote controls for TVs, predating the more common infrared remotes that came later.
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ENIAC
ENIAC, which stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, was one of the earliest general-purpose electronic computers. It was designed and built during World War II to solve complex mathematical calculations for the United States Army.
The Answering Machine
Today, the answering machine has been replaced with voicemail. Previous generations relied on a physical device to record messages.
Zoot Suit Riots
The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of racially charged clashes in Los Angeles, California 1943. The riots involved violence between white servicemen, predominantly sailors and soldiers, and Mexican-American youth who wore distinctive clothing known as "zoot suits."
Rough on Rats
In 1872, Ephraim Wells, a manufacturer, and occasional music publisher, marketed arsenic as a rat poison packaged as Rough on Rats.
Buttons of the American Revolutionary War
During the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), several significant buttons were used by the Continental Army and the various state militias. Buttons from this period were made of various materials, including brass, pewter, or even wood. These buttons typically featured distinctive designs or symbols representing the revolutionary cause.
Computer Mouse
The computer mouse is an essential input device used to control the cursor on a computer screen. It was invented in the early 1960s by Douglas Engelbart and his team at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI). Here's a brief history of the computer mouse:
Chewing Gum
The history of chewing gum dates back thousands of years, with evidence of ancient civilizations chewing various substances for enjoyment and health benefits. Here is a brief overview of the history of chewing gum:
The Pocket Watch
The first pocket watches originated in the 16th century. However, they were quite different from the pocket watches we are familiar with today. The earliest pocket watches were large and bulky, more like portable clocks that people carried in their pockets. They were typically made in the shape of a sphere or cylinder and were powered by weights or springs.
First Battle of WWI
The first battle of World War I is generally considered to be the Battle of Liège, which took place from August 5 to August 16, 1914. Liège was a strategically important city in Belgium, and its fortifications played a crucial role in the German invasion of Belgium.