The First Computer Bug Was Actually Generated by an Insect
The reason why computer errors are called bugs
What People From the 1900s Thought the 21st Century Would Look Like
A view into the future from the past
How an F-11 Pilot Shot Himself Down
The story of the first aircraft to shoot itself down.
The Pilot Who Spent 20 Minutes Hanging for His Life
Flight BA5390 and the incredible fortune that helped avoid a disaster
The Village Without Sun Which Created Its Own
In 2006, the mayor of an Alpine village unveiled a mirror capable of reflecting the sunlight
How MIT Accidently Discovered a 1950’s Time-Capsule Meant for 2957
What will the world be like 1000 years?
How IBM Helped Hitler’s Holocaust
How America’s biggest technology giant of the early 20th century aided the enemy.
The First Picture Ever Taken
The story behind the first picture created by a photo camera.
Henri Coanda: The Real Inventor of the Jet Engine
How Hans von Ohain overshadowed Henri Coanda throughout history for inventing the jet engine
5 Revolutionary Inventions by Leonardo da Vinci
Technology ahead of its time
The Reason Behind Cornflakes and Other Common Products
The world is driven by consumerism
Who Invented the Modern Kevlar Vest?
The story of a former US Marine turned pizzeria owner and his insane faith in his invetion.
The Ancient “Computer” That Shouldn’t Exist
A discovery that is making people rethink history
The First Earthly Being Sent in Outer Space
Laika the Soviet space dog
Why the Soviet Anti-Tank Rifle was Revolutionary
In the face of a fully mechanised army, the Soviet Union had to find a way to disable the oncoming metal onslaught.
The CIA Heart Attack Gun
In reality, a lot more terrifying than it actually sounds
The World’s First Jet Fighter
Messerschmitt Me-262
Why Is There a Monument Dedicated to a Fascist in Chicago?
The reason why Italo Balbo’s monument is still in Chicago
