Category Archives: History

World’s longest aircraft takes its first flight

Posted on August 17, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

That aircraft you see above may look more than a little odd, but it just made history… and it might be the future of flight. Hybrid Air Vehicles has successfully flown the Airlander 10, a long-endurance airplane/airship hybrid billed as … Continue reading →

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The internet’s Ice Bucket Challenge funded a medical discovery

Posted on July 28, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

Internet sensations can do more than just trigger fond memories or confusion… sometimes, they might just lead to a vital cure. Some of the $100 million-plus in donations from the Ice Bucket Challenge (the viral video-fueled awareness campaign for ALS, … Continue reading →

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Why the Metric System Is So Important

Posted on July 27, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

Myanmar, Liberia, and the United States of America. Those are the only three countries left in the world that don’t use the metric system. Ted-Ed traces the history of the metric system (thank you French Revolution) to show how important … Continue reading →

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Nintendo’s Classic Mini is a tiny NES with 30 games

Posted on July 14, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

That dusty old NES in your attic might be rife with nostalgic memories, but it’s a pain to drag out of its box whenever you get the hankering for a rousing game of Super Mario Bros. 3. Nintendo totally gets … Continue reading →

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Facebook: Synced photos being replaced by Moments | BGR

Posted on June 10, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

Shortly after announcing that 360-degree photos can now be uploaded to the news feed, Facebook revealed that synced photos will soon be removed from the social network. According to the company, this move will make way for the Moments app, … Continue reading →

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This Bizarre Gunshot-Plugging Device Just Saved Its First Life

Posted on May 31, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

An innovative sponge-filled dressing device recently saved the life of a coalition forces soldier who was shot in the leg. It’s the first documented clinical use of the product, known as XSTAT. The device was approved for military use back … Continue reading →

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Why A German Pilot Escorted An American Bomber To Safety During World War II

Posted on May 27, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

Once in a while, you hear an old war story that restores your faith in humanity. Usually it involves a moment of quiet in the midst of chaos; some singing or the sharing of a few condiments. But how many … Continue reading →

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Hoverboard World Record: Franky Zapata went 7,388 ft on a Flyboard Air | BGR

Posted on May 2, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

Last month, we were blown away by a new hoverboard video that was so amazing most everyone decided that it had to be fake. The hoverboard in question – dubbed the Flyboard Air – was built by Zapata Racing and … Continue reading →

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Reddit AMA with 92-year-old holocaust survivor | BGR

Posted on April 13, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

Reddit’s Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) sessions can be very entertaining as a variety of people hold these digital meetings where they would answer questions from curious Reddit fellows. But Henry Flescher’s AMA is a heartbreaking one, detailing some of the cruelties of … Continue reading →

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Apple vs. FBI: iPhone hack and backdoor can’t be destroyed after use | BGR

Posted on February 26, 2016 by StevenTorresRamos

The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. The government says it only wants access to one single iPhone, and that it’s not … Continue reading →