Rolex is famous for its wonderful stories about the rare Daytona’s and many other vintage watches prized by collectors from around the world. The reputation of this brand is legendary throughout the world, known for its lavish and luxurious design as well as for its unmatched technical qualities. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust doesn’t fail […]
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Math History Facts That Will Surprise You
The history of math is a fascinating study, however, it is rarely included in math curricula designed for elementary schools, due to the time constraints and complexity of this discipline. Nevertheless, there are some math history facts that even elementary students may find interesting. Here are a few examples of entertaining facts from the history […]
Replica of Sixth-Century Sword Created With a 3D Printer
If someone had told you even a decade ago that you would soon be able to create objects seemingly out of thin air with a printer, you might have laughed. Although the idea of replicator technology has long since been established through science fiction, most famously on the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, most people probably filed […]
The History of the The Modern Scale
The how’s and why’s of measuring weight have been around for centuries – going back to around 5000 BC, in fact. There has pretty much always been usage of units of measurement to determine weight or mass of objects for various reasons throughout history. It has been the main method of trade and commerce through […]
The History Of Plumbing: Where It All Began
The First Sewer Although modern plumbing, drains and sewer systems all seem to be new inventions, in fact most of the devices used in our homes, shops and businesses actually started out many hundreds of years ago. The original drainage system started about four thousand years ago, in Crete. The location was Knossos, in the […]
The History Of The TV ‘set’
Think back to some of the earliest memories and some of the items which today’s teenagers would see as old-fashioned… the stereo or the record player maybe? No one can doubt that technology has changed so much over the years and one aspects of every lounge that has changed is the television; from a large […]
The Electromagnet: How Did It Come ToBe?
When it comes to modern engineering, there’s one discovery that’s been of particular influence over the last century or so. That’s the idea that magnetism – the force which causes charged objects to repel and attract one another – and electricity are in fact the same thing. This discovery has allowed us to integrate electrical […]
4 Fantastic destinations to explore if you find Delhi too crowded
If you’re travelling to the national capital to explore its history and culture, Delhi’s a fantastic place to know about India’s diverse culture. The city might appear a little crowded because of the continuous tourist influx but due to its strategic location in the centre of the country, luckily there are some amazing places in […]
The Ghost Buildings Of The Catskills Resorts
There’s some debate among certain members of the population about whether the Catskills Resorts is a dying destination too filled with old and decaying buildings to be of much interest to anyone anymore. The resort, located about 100 miles north of New York City, used to be the destination for family holidays for many decades. […]