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1 hour ago · Project Mercury was the first human spaceflight program of the United States, running from 1958 through 1963. Its goal was to put a person into Earth orbit and return them safely, ideally before the Soviet Union. John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962, aboard the Mercury-Atlas 6. Project Gemini
1 hour ago · The history of computers dates back several centuries when early inventors laid the groundwork for the revolutionary devices we rely on today. While there have been many significant contributors, one individual stands out as the first computer inventor: Charles Babbage. Charles Babbage: Premiering the Computer Revolution Charles Babbage, an English mathematician, philosopher, and inventor, is
7 hours ago · The first known moccasin dates back to 5,500 years, found in Armenia on the border of present-day Turkey and Syria. ... jelly shoes were invented in the 1940s when PVC plastic was first conceived ...
8 hours ago · Originally used for ammunition, stainless steel soon found its way into medical tools and the food industry. “The foray of stainless steel into the food industry began with cutlery. In 1928, its versatility was showcased when the first stainless steel fermenting vessel was used to brew beer after passing stringent hygiene tests.
10 hours ago · Nadda said India has emerged as a powerful force globally and when earthquakes struck Nepal and Turkey, it was the first to offer assistance. The BJP president said that at present 28 km of national highways are being constructed per day and 55,000 km have already been built. “In addition, 26,000 km of new railway tracks have been laid,” he ...
1 day ago · The Sevco thread - There’s always next season. Notoriously a nightmare of a place to get to, or out of, it’s hilarious how easy it becomes if it is to skelp Huns in the case of Idah or to not go to that hell hole in the case of Cordobas. “End their interest”. Aye, after he told them to bolt. Pretty sure it won’t be long until someone ...
1 day ago · Shortly after winning the first election for Allegheny County executive in 1999, Jim Roddey went to the home of his opponent, Cyril Wecht, dressed as a...
