From the wheel to the telephone and the internet, humans have created inventions that have changed the way we live. It’s hard to imagine life without these extraordinary inventions, although humans are hit-and-miss when it comes to innovations. While some are groundbreaking, others are just plain weird. These weird inventions…
Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is history’s greatest painter, sculptor, and architect. Regarded as one of the most influential artists, his accomplishments and fame transcends time. He’s best known for creating one of the most famous pieces of art, the Mona Lisa. In addition to lost and…
Throughout history, simple inventions such as the car, the television, and the telephone have changed the world forever. The most brilliant minds spent years perfecting new technology and inventions even when others doubted them. While many innovations impacted the world, not all of them were a hit. Several inventors created…
Despite humanity’s many failings over the years, we have made some incredible advancements in technology. While the past 100 years have seen great progress in all areas of our lives and gifted us some incredible inventions (the television, the radio, computers, the freaking internet!), it was during the 19th century…
Before the internet, computers, airplanes, cars, and phones, humans invented the clock. It’s one of the oldest human inventions, with several predecessors dating back centuries. Humans first used sundials, water clocks, and hourglasses to calculate the time of day. The invention of the gear led to the creation of the…
