Several inventions made a significant difference ... had a huge impact on the Industrial Revolution. Before Watt’s engine, large spinning looms, like Arkwright’s water frame were powered ...

"I was only four years old when I saw my mother load a washing machine for the first time ever. That was a great day for my mother," Hans Rosling, a professor of global health at Sweden's ...

When we think of Valentine's Day, chubby Cupids, hearts and roses generally come to mind, not industrial processes like mass ...

The past 20 years have seen remarkable shifts in technology, from smartphones to solar and the electrification of transport. Clean energy and technology consultant Gerard Reid argues that an even ...

Espresso is a cornerstone of Italian culture. The bold, buzz-inducing coffee drink was invented in Italy and quickly became a staple -- on average, Italy serves a staggering 14 billion espressos ...

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