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Wheels were not only used on vehicles in prehistoric times; they were also used in pulley systems. Surprisingly though, the application of wheels was not primarily used on carts or carriages.
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Throughout the history, humans had an unquenchable thirst for exploring the unknown. But it wouldn’t have been possible without knowing the reference points that helped in identifying the geographical location.
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The first form of the calendar used by Egyptians was the solar calendar. Then, Julius Caesar brought the Julian calendar that used a 12-month system.
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Time is something that helps us keep track of everything. Humans didn’t invent clock as such, as it was a redesign of the sundial.
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Vaccines have helped us in curbing a ton of life-threatening epidemics. It was estimated that nearly 500 million deaths were registered because of smallpox alone.
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The first successful steam engine locomotive was built by George Stephenson in 1814. George Stephenson built the steam engine based on the design by John Blenkinsop.
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The first vapour-compression refrigeration cycle was put forward by Jacob Perkins, who is also known as the father of refrigeration. His refrigeration machine, built in 1834, was based on the theory put forward by Oliver Evans.
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Steel is one of the most commonly used building materials. It triumphs over iron and other costly building materials by a great margin. The weight to strength ratiomade steel a preferred choice of builders over other materials.
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The efforts to create a lightbulb started in around 1800s. But the inventions back then were not sustainable as the filament broke after a few days of use.
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Computers are one of humanity’s greatest inventions without a doubt. Primarily built for doing complex mathematical calculations, the computers of the past have evolved into machines that can be used to chart the movement of stars and rocks in space in advance.
