The First ‘Kodak Moment&...
Ever wondered when the first ‘Kodak moment’ was? In this article we take a lightening tour through the history of the camera.
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The Fax Machine
Believe it or not, the fax machine was invented over 165 years ago ! In this article we look at how this irreplacable office tool came about.
read more“I want to ride my bicyc...
Freddie Mercury might well never have sung ‘I want to ride my bicycle” had he had to use the 1st bike invented in 1818 and called ‘The bone shaker’.
read moreLifts – the ‘verti...
Without the invention of the lift (or elevator if you’re American) mankind wouldn’t be able to build buildings higher than 4 stories, cities would sprawl ever outwards not upwards and consume ever more greenbelt land. In this article we look at this wonderful ‘vertical railway’
read moreThe Origin of the Saxophone
The saxophone is a truly versatile instrument. Used in Rock, Jazz, Blues & Classical music. Sexy, funky & cool … but when and how was it invented?
read moreCanned Food
We take food preserved in cans for granted today. But when and who invented the process ?
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