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AUTOMATIC ELEVATOR DOORS INVENTION
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
- Quote of the day by Charles Babbage: ‘Propose to a man any principle, or an instrument, however admirable…’ – Father of the Computer on the curious human habit of finding flaws
- Quote of the day by William Blake: 'A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you...' - thought-provoking quote by The Lamb and The Tyger poet teaches life lessons on why the truth can be more hurtful than a lie and why your intentions can matter more than the words you speakQuote of the day by William Blake: William Blake's quote highlights truth's potential for harm when delivered with ill intent. He believed ...09 Sep, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- Dirty doors at home? Try these simple cleaning hacks to remove dust, grime and greasy fingerprintsMaintaining clean doors is essential to enhance your home's appearance. Regular cleaning and using a mild dishwashing liquid combined with ...08 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- KONE, TK Elevator seek CCI nod for India business merger after €29.4 billion global dealGlobal elevator giants KONE and TKE seek regulatory approval for their merger in India. This significant transaction, valued at over twenty...07 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier set out to fix a printing problem. He ended up inventing modern air conditioningIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier was trying to control humidity at a Brooklyn printing plant, not create a way for people to stay cool. His...07 Sep, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Scientists create a steel sphere device that could protect buildings from earthquakes without electricityInnovative researchers have created an innovative seismic damper that utilizes steel balls and friction to mitigate the vibrations caused b...06 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- Playcore, lying at the heart of creativityHuman creativity stems from play, not serious endeavors. Innovators are players, like children with advanced tools. Frivolous and serious p...05 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- In 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global literacy by getting the first Romanian patent issued in history: The world's first fountain penIn 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global liter...04 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- In 1945, Percy Spencer noticed something unusual while working on radar equipment: the candy bar in his pocket had melted. The engineer began experimenting with popcorn and an egg, eventually setting him on the path to developing the microwave oven.In 1945, Percy Spencer made a casual observation that led to a major change in food preparation. Standing next to a magnetron one day, he n...04 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- In 1921, a 14-year-old Idaho farm boy looked at the rows in a potato field and imagined television: How Philo Farnsworth turned a plowed field into a world-changing inventionIn 1921, 14-year-old Philo Farnsworth found inspiration for electronic television while plowing a potato field in Idaho. His simple idea of...03 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- 250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxuryVande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sl...03 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- In 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC electric motor: The story of the first electric fanIn 1882, an American engineer at the age of 22 invented a device which had a two-bladed propeller placed onto the rotating shaft of a DC el...02 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste made by mixing highly unstable liquid nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr changing the world foreverIn 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste by mixing nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kiese...02 Sep, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- In 1896, American electrical engineer laid the foundation for modern electric cooking appliances with the invention of revolutionary electric stoveIn 1896, American electrical engineer William S. Hadaway Jr. received the first U.S. patent for an electric stove. His design used resistan...31 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- 12-year-old wins $2,120 for a smartphone grip that becomes a breathing mask and she plans to donate prize to developing countriesA 12-year-old inventor Kim Ji On has won a $2,120 prize for creating a smartphone breathing mask inspired by a deadly hotel fire. Her emerg...31 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- The elevator is smarter than the boardroomFormal meetings often lack genuine engagement and honest feedback from participants. The real discussions and insights frequently occur aft...30 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
- In 1853, an American industrialist invented the revolutionizing safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial problem being faced during industrial revolution: How Elisha Otis invention changed the world?In 1853, an American industrialist Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator giving birth to a whole new industry and solving a crucial prob...28 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- Psychology says people who try to get in an elevator or metro first and not let others disembark aren't necessarily inconsiderate: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who try to get in an elevator or metro first and not let others disembark aren't always acting out of malice. The be...26 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
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