Vladimir Zworykin: Unsung Pioneer of Modern Television
Even though Philo Farnsworth is credited with inventing the first fully functional all-electronic image pickup device, the image dissector, it was Vladimir Zworykin who is often referred to as the 'father of television.
Category: Accidental Discoveries
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Ancient Maya's Elixir: The Wonders of Stingless Bee Honey
Stingless bees, native to Central and South America, produce honey that the ancient Mayas called 'food of the gods.' Distinguished by its superior medicinal properties compared to regular honey, it is lesser-known due to its rarity and production challenges.
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Sustainable Living: Exploring the Zero-Energy House Concept
A house that produces as much or more energy than it consumes, virtually reducing the energy bill to zero.
Category: DIY
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Foucault’s Pendulum: Demonstrating the Earth’s Rotation
In 1851, Jean Bernard Leon Foucault, a French physicist, experimentally demonstrated the rotation of the Earth through his pendulum, which became known as Foucault’s pendulum.
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The Fascinating Mystery of Wombats' Unique Cube-Shaped Poop
Quite oddly, wombats, found in Australia, excrete cubical feces instead of the typical round or oval-shaped feces we associate with most animals.
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Rediscovering the Overlooked Origins of Stainless Steel
In 1912, Harry Brearley of the UK discovered a way to make stainless steel, but his discovery was overlooked and forgotten.
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Vantablack: Discovering the World's Darkest Material Yet
Vantablack is the darkest material on earth, absorbing 99.995% of light.
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Exploring the Unexpectedly Varied Dietary Habits of Spiders
Contrary to popular belief, not all spiders survive solely on insects. Some species have a surprisingly varied diet that includes plants, nectar and even fish.
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Exploring the Enigma of High-Energy Cosmic Rays in Space
Cosmic rays, high-energy protons and atomic nuclei which move through space at nearly the speed of light originate from outside our Solar System, yet the origins of these particles are a mystery not well known to many.
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Snakes Possess the Ability to Predict Impending Earthquakes
Snakes possess an extraordinary ability to detect forthcoming earthquakes up to five days in advance.
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Exploring the Transparent Mystique of the Natural Glass Sea
The naturally occurring glass fields in the Libyan desert, Libya.
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Radioactive Element Ensures Safety in Home Smoke Detectors
Your household smoke detector is slightly radioactive.
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Stravinsky's Controversial Performance Instigates a Riot
The premiere of Igor Stravinsky's ballet 'The Rite of Spring' in 1913 reportedly caused a riot.
Category: Hard to Believe
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Invisible Glass: an Astonishingly Unsuccessful Innovation
Sir Charles Vernon Boys, a British physicist, accidentally invented invisible glass while trying to create ultra-thin fibers known as 'spun quartz.'
Category: Accidental Discoveries
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Accidental Invention: The Surprising Origin of Popsicles
Popsicles, a favorite summer treat for many, were accidentally invented by an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson in 1905.
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Understanding Lachanophobia: The Fear of Eating Vegetables
Lachanophobia is an incredibly rare and lesser-known specific phobia that involves a dread or fear of vegetables.
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Exploring the Intriguing Spectacle of Singing Sand Dunes
Certain sand dunes around the world are known to emit a musical hum, a phenomenon referred to as 'singing sand'.
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The Etruscan Shrew: World's Lightest Mammal Champion
The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), also known as the Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew, is the smallest known mammal by mass.
Category: Unusual
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Using Sage for Smudging: a Natural Way to Purify Indoor Air
Burning sage, a traditional practice known as 'smudging', has been found to cleanse specific types of bacteria in the air.
Category: Unusual
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The Secret Language of Trees: Communication in Forests
Scientific studies have found that trees in a forest can 'talk' to each other through a network of latticed fungi buried in the soil. This process is known as 'Wood Wide Web'.
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Exploring the Enigma of the Mysterious Purple Waters
Sea water is generally perceived as being blue, but did you know that in some parts of the world the sea appears to be purple? This is particularly notable in the oceans surrounding Antarctica.
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North Sentinel Island: a Glimpse into an Uncontacted World
A tribe in North Sentinel Island, which belongs to the Andaman Islands of India, has remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years. They are among the last tribes to resist contact with the outside world.
Category: Unusual
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Discovering the Unique Aroma: The Science Behind Petrichor
The scent produced when rain falls on dry soil is known as Petrichor. This term was coined in the year 1964.
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Understanding the Decoy Effect on Consumer Decision-Making
The phenomenon where consumers tend to have a change in preference between two options when a third, asymmetrically dominated option is presented, is known as the Decoy Effect.
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