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PENCIL ERASER COMBO HISTORY
Nasdaq-100 drops Cognizant, adds AI-focused firms Astera, CoreWeave in quarterly reshuffleCognizant Technology Solutions will be removed from the Nasdaq-100 index on June 22 after more than two decades. The reshuffle sees AI-focu...- In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...
- In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...
- In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
- In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting
- Market wrap: Sensex rises 64 points, Nifty closes below 23,250; broader markets crashIndian stock markets saw mixed trading as the Sensex eked out marginal gains while the Nifty slipped into the red. Small and midcap indices...
- Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitionsPalestinian homes face demolition in East Jerusalem as Israel expands Jewish settlements. Families are displaced, losing their properties a...
- 'Self-proclaimed, dubiously invented milestone': Cong slams PM as he surpasses 'Nehru record'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister. The Congress party has criticized this...
- Why is the US stock market crashing today? S&P 500 erases all gains and wipes out $1.3 trillion in 2 hours as Nasdaq and Dow turn sharply lower - Tech stocks and chip sector collapseThe US stock market crash today caught many investors off guard. Early gains quickly vanished as the S&P 500 erased more than $1.3 trillion...
- In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
- In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...
- Stock pickers’ market ahead as RBI flags risks; largecaps, banks and capex plays offer value: George Heber JosephGeorge Heber Joseph of ASK Investment Managers believes Indian markets have entered a stock pickers’ phase as RBI flags inflation and growt...
- In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 yearsIn a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A form...
- In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...
- Chip slump erases $1.3 trillion in stock market valueThe PHLX's combined loss of 12% over two sessions shows investors are becoming more concerned about pricey, high-flying tech stocks just as...
- In 1946, Italy was reborn as a republic, and the woman who captured that moment remained a mystery for 70 yearsFor 70 years, a smiling young woman's face, bursting through a newspaper proclaiming "Italy is Reborn," remained anonymous. This iconic ima...
- Jalen Brunson stars as Knicks erase 14-point deficit to steal Game 1 from Spurs in NBA FinalsThe New York Knicks secured a stunning victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Trailing by 14...
- This ancient horse carved into a hill puzzled historians for centuries, and science finally has an answerA giant white horse carved into a hillside in southern England has a surprising history. The colossal chalk horse carved into an English hi...
- Ever wondered how erasers actually work? The answer might surprise youPencil marks disappear thanks to molecular science and heat. Graphite sticks to paper via weak forces. Erasers lift graphite due to stronge...
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