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In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...- In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
- PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
- In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviationThe Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control....
- In 1994, Pierre Omidyar built a simple auction website during a holiday weekend, and ended up creating eBayIn 1995, Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb, a primitive auction site, revolutionizing online commerce. This platform, later known as eBay,...
- Quote of the Day by Dean Martin: ‘When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do…’ The King of Cool’s lesson on fighting unfair odds in relationships, the workplace, and lifeQuote of the Day: Dean Martin's iconic quote, 'When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do: kick ...
- The Right Way to Store Clothes So They Last LongerProper clothing storage is crucial for extending garment lifespan, protecting investments, and embracing sustainable fashion. Environmental...
- Bengaluru police to restart towing of vehicles in 100 areas: Check new traffic advisoryThe Bengaluru Traffic Police will resume towing vehicles parked in no-parking zones on 22 high-density corridors and 75 major junctions. Th...
- How this Mumbai museum is helping children be change-makers of the futureTanvi Jindal Shete, Founder, MuSo says that they envisioned a space where children are not just spectators but active contributors to addre...
- Now Mona Lisa may get her own room!Such a move would give visitors, many of whom visit the Louvre for the iconic painting alone, a better experience, Laurence des Cars told t...
- For repatriation of artefacts, we work with source communities: Duncan Dornan, head of museums and collections at Glasgow LifeDuncan Dornan, head of museums and collections at Glasgow Life, the charity which manages the city’s museum collections, in an intervew wit...
- Earthshot Prize 2022 finalists announced. See the listThe 15 finalists for the Earthshot Prize 2022 have been announced. Mukuru Clean Stoves from Kenya are said to emit 70% less pollution than ...
- Dubai opens Museum of Future, touted as the most beautiful building on earthThe Museum of the Future is the latest addition to Dubai's bold architectural endeavours.
- Meghalaya government planning to set up museum on climate change to sensitize peopleJames Sangma, Cabinet Minister for Forest & Environment and Power, Meghalaya while delivering a keynote address virtually on day one of the...
- UK's Design Museum changes Covid strategy, converts gift shop into supermarket for essential itemsThe museums in England have to remain shut until May 17.
- Swedish businessman gifts Einstein's first paper on relativity theory after Nobel Prize to museumPer Taube had bought the document at an auction for nearly $128K.
- Ask the travel expert: How to choose a suitable itinerary for your next trip?Being a beach destination, New Jersey is famous for its sun, sand and water sports activities.
- Exhibition on Nobel Prizes to be held in DubaiThe month-long exhibition 'The Nobel Prize: Ideas Changing the World' will be held at the Burj Khalifa district, the tallest building in th...
- Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra named trustee for London's Natural History MuseumAnand Mahindra's appointment is for an initial four-year term from January 1, 2015, London's Natural History Museum said in a statement.
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