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HISTORY OF REFRIGERATION
In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...- Motivational Quote of the Day by Donna Summer: “But I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know that… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on relationships, partnership, vulnerability, companionship and why no one is an islandQuote of the Day by Donna Summer: Donna Summer’s quote, “But I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know t...
- In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...
- A small aluminium tray and television rapidly changed what Americans ate after World War II. This recipe became the most popular of them allAmerican meals in the 1950s featured meatloaf and fried chicken alongside new convenience foods. Casseroles and canned vegetables simplifie...
- In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
- Stop throwing lemon peels away: From freshening up your sink to making potpourri, here are 7 clever ways to reuse themLemon peel uses: Lemon peels have several useful household applications beyond simply being thrown away. Their fresh citrus aroma can help ...
- Shah Rukh Khan co-star Dalip Tahil's Mumbai home has a picture with Queen Elizabeth II, photo of father at Ladakh airfield, a lush balcony garden, private pool and vintage heirloomsDalip Tahil house tour: Veteran actor Dalip Tahil's Mumbai residence showcases a blend of vintage and contemporary styles. His living room ...
- In 2024, bulldozers were circling a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond. Then Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan stepped in with a $4 million cheque to conserve itA 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on Kauaʻi was nearly sold for development before Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan committed $4 million t...
- Psychology says parents who hang their kids’ awards, medals or paintings on the refrigerator may be doing more than showing offParents are rarely emotionally neutral when it comes to their children’s accomplishments. A child’s success can evoke pride, happiness and ...
- You don't use unwashed glasses then why drink straight from cold-drink cans? Food-safety guidance says cleaning it is very importantDrinking a cold drink straight from the can is a common habit, especially when the beverage is already chilled and there is no glass around...
- In 1996, Endeavour released a coffee-table-size package that inflated into a 46-foot antenna; the tennis-court-size structure worked for several hours in spaceIn 1996, NASA's Endeavour shuttle achieved a significant milestone by launching an inflatable antenna experiment that expanded to the dimen...
- Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
- In 1991, Alpine hikers found a body melting from a glacier and called police. 5,300 years later, it proved to be Ötzi the IcemanIn 1991, Alpine hikers found a body melting from a glacier and called police. 5,300 years later, it proved to be Ötzi the Iceman. The disco...
- Before air conditioning, America shipped lake ice as far as Kolkata; up to two-thirds melted en route, and the rest could cost 10 times more than beefFrederic Tudor embarked on an unprecedented journey by transporting ice from the ponds of New England to the sweltering climate of Calcutta...
- In 2025, SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer running at room temperature in Germany. 2 years later, the startup opened orders for 128-qubit and 512-qubit systems that fit inside ordinary server racksIn 2025, German startup SAXON Q demonstrated a 4-qubit quantum computer that worked at room temperature. Now, the company is moving much fu...
- In 1849, Schlitz started as a Milwaukee beer; 177 years later, Chicago’s supply ran dry, ending the brand’s local presence while preserving its unusual place in Midwestern brewing historySchlitz beer has poured its last barrel in Chicago after 177 years. The iconic Midwestern beer is now on hiatus as rising production and sh...
- Word of the Day: Aspic - Meaning, usage and origin of the wordle answerAspic is a savoury jelly traditionally made from gelatin-rich stock and used to encase meat, fish, vegetables or eggs. This Word of the Day...
- Psychology says parents who keep old report cards and drawings may be holding on to more than memoriesAn old report card may be nothing more than paper to one person. To a parent, it can represent a child's effort, a family milestone, a vers...
- In 1893, a German mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence...
- Business is one thing. Stock price is another. 4 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%The Nifty and the Sensex are correcting after a few days of gains. While it may seem like the whole market is turning down, remember that t...
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