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How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...- In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?In 1882, an American woman inventor, Maria E. Beasley, received a patent for a life raft with collapsible metal floats, airtight containers...
- She was an actress, a scientist and was called world's most beautiful woman. Few knew her invention shaped Bluetooth, GPS and modern Wi-Fi. Who is she?Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star. According to the National Women's History Museum, the Austrian-American actress co-invented a W...
- Quote of the Day by world-renowned author Helen Keller: 'The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has...'- Enduring lessons on purpose, resilience, and living beyond physical limitationsHelen Keller's powerful statement, 'The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but no vision,' reminds us that purpose ...
- On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
- In 1886, Josephine Cochrane Grew Tired of Chipped Dishes: That Fix Established the Foundation for the DishwasherA common kitchen gadget, the dishwasher, owes its existence to Josephine Cochrane. In the 1880s, she faced the problem of broken dishes. He...
- Today in US history on February 25: Thomas Jefferson secures nomination, Samuel Colt patents the revolver, and the US dollar enters circulationUS history unfolded with significant events on this day. George Rogers Clark secured a western victory in 1779. Thomas Jefferson was nomina...
- Today in history, February 14: From ancient legends to modern turning pointsFebruary 14th's history extends beyond romance, marked by the execution of Roman priest Valentine in AD 270. Significant events include Cap...
- How does a Sarco suicide pod work? Does someone die in just 5 minutes after pressing a button?The Sarco suicide capsule is supposed to provide a peaceful death via asphyxia with nitrogen gas. The first user, an American woman, became...
- The untold story of Monopoly's creator: How one woman changed board games foreverCharles Darrow popularized Monopoly in 1933, but its origins lie with Lizzie Magie's The Landlord's Game in 1904. Magie's game aimed to tea...
- Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Literature PrizeNorwegian author Jon Fosse has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative plays and prose. This follows last year's win by F...
- Who created the Barbie doll? Know all about Ruth Handler, the woman behind MattelRuth Handler and her husband Elliot founded the Mattel toy company and created the iconic Barbie doll which was part of her evolution. Know...
- Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig win 2022 Nobel Economics PrizeThe prize, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in memory of Alfred Nobel, is the last of this year's crop of...
- Nobel panel to announce winner of peace prizeThe award has in the past put a spotlight on groups and activists trying to prevent conflicts, alleviate hardship and protect human rights....
- A doting father, a suave billionaire, a righteous judge: Times when Irrfan Khan wowed international audienceOn late actor Irrfan Khan’s birth anniversary, here is an assortment of his characters that made him a reservoir of talent.
- Robots as partners are becoming popular, here are a few tech controversies that made headlinesIt has been predicted that robotic companionship is going to be a normal affair 20 years from now.
- Google doodle honours Hedy Lamarr on 101st birth anniversaryHedy Lamarr developed an interest in applied science, and bored by her acting career, utilised this knowledge as an inventor.
- Chanda Kochhar among three Indians get Asia Game Changer awardsIndian-American actor Aasif Mandvi, 49, and designer Kiran Bir Sethi, 49, also made it to the list besides Kochhar, 53.
- Opportunities for Indian cos to set up biz in USWith an incentive to create new jobs, there is an opportunity for small Indian cos to set up business in the US. All about good leaders | T...
- Indians are argumentative: Edward de BonoIf India & China can form a coalition bringing other developing nations under its fold, it can beat all superpowers, says inventor of Six H...
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