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Alexander Miles, a Duluth barber, patented an elevator door mechanism in 1887; a flexible belt and levers helped automate the shaft and car doors- Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minute
- In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems: How Alice H. Parker changed the world for good?
- Quote of the day by Will Smith: 'Being realistic is the most common path to...' - Hollywood star's powerful reminder that big goals require bold thinkingWill Smith's rise to fame began as a charismatic rapper and beloved television personality. Transitioning to Hollywood, he captivated audie...06 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...06 Aug, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobilesIn 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and...06 Aug, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains: How Lewis Howard Latimer along with Charles W. Brown changed railroad travel with a safer water closet patent?In 1874, an African-American inventor designed an improved bathroom system for trains through a patent filed by Lewis Howard Latimer and Ch...30 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- In 1914, an African-American invented a safer traffic signal: How Garrett Augustus Morgan changed road safety after seeing a horrific crashGarrett Morgan transformed road safety after witnessing a serious traffic accident involving an automobile and a horse-drawn carriage. His ...29 Jul, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Did Nikola Tesla hear aliens first? Here's all about the century-old ‘Black Knight satellite’ UFO conspiracy theoryA persistent myth of a 13,000-year-old 'Black Knight satellite' of possible alien origin has captivated many. However, scientific explanati...23 Mar, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team".Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most famous basketball players in NBA history. The Quote of the Day highlights his strong belief in teamw...07 Mar, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- Sophie Cunningham breaks the Internet with ‘Hot Girls Eat Arby’s’ shirt. You won’t believe WNBA star’s net worthSophie Cunningham, American professional basketball player, is a viral sensation on social media and is turning heads due to “Hot Girls Eat...28 Jul, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
- Did Tesla detect ancient alien signals? Some called it proof of life beyond earth. Black Knight mystery decodedThe Black Knight satellite myth claims that a mysterious object—possibly of alien origin—has been orbiting Earth for 13,000 years. This the...01 Jul, 2025, 08.32 PM IST
- Will Smith to star in sci-fi movie ‘Resistor’ from Sony Pictures. Details hereAfter the success of 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die', Will Smith might play the lead in the Sony Pictures' sci-fi film titled 'Resistor'.19 Jun, 2024, 01.06 AM IST
- Agostini, Krausz and L’Huillier bag Physics Nobel for study of electron dynamics in matterPierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier have been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics for their experimental methods in gen...03 Oct, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
- 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...22 Jul, 2023, 11.29 PM IST
- Trio win physics Nobel for work that helps understand changing climateOne half of the prize, worth 10 million Swedish crowns ($1.15 million), goes in equal parts to Manabe, who is 90, and Hasselmann for modell...05 Oct, 2021, 04.18 PM IST
- On L&T boss's bookshelf: Biographies of Steve Jobs & Bill Gates, Alfred Sloan's 'My Years with General Motors'SN Subrahmanyan is also spending time playing chess and monopoly with his family.24 Jul, 2020, 05.40 PM IST
- Five times when David Bowie proved his love for sci-fiBritish rock star David Bowie, who passed away on Sunday, was fascinated by science fiction and technology.12 Jan, 2016, 10.31 AM IST
- First Apple computer fetches $387,000 at auctionThe Apple 1, one of roughly 200 made by the fledgling Apple Computer Company in 1976, was bought by an unknown buyer at Christie's auction ...10 Jul, 2013, 04.54 PM IST
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