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The Extraordinary Life of Nikola Tesla

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(via Smithsonian) The eccentric inventor and modern Prometheus died 75 years ago, after a rags-to-riches to rags life.

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(via Listverse) Human beings are a very creative species. But one of our most impressive accomplishments has always been our

(via Popular Mechanics) Technology was supposed to be the solution. Instead, it added to the problem.

(via Insider) You’re not alone. Some Christmas lights just won’t work with a single burnt-out bulb, while others will just

(via Popular Mechanics) Robert Ballard had to do the Navy a favor before he could proceed with his hunt for

(via Atlas Obscura) Back then, it was used as adhesive for tools and weapons.

(via Listverse) Some people have always been frightened of bridges. With some bridges, however, terror seems to be the only

(via Amusing Planet) The Space Power Facility (SPF) in Sandusky, Ohio, is the world’s largest vacuum chamber measuring 30 meters

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(via Listverse) Throughout history, most of the world’s leaders, philosophers, and inventors have been men. Yet many things we know

(via Popular Mechanics) If wisdom comes with age, then Star Trek—the series that’s taught us diplomacy, morality, and workplace ethics

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(via Mental Floss) ‘Tis the season for spreading joy, spending time with loved ones, and vanquishing your opponents in a

(via Great Big Story) Since the Stone Age, the wheel has helped spearhead our most important discoveries and changed transportation