The First Phone Call
Alexander Graham Bell uttered nine words, “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you,” into the mouthpiece of his newly patented device on March 10, 1876. His invention, now known as the telephone, featured “improvements in telegraphy” that allowed several telegraph signals to be sent over one wire using different audio frequencies.
Retrospectacle: Remembering the Mullet
What’s old is new and sometimes just won’t go away. The hairstyle known as the “mullet” ... more
The Diesel Engine
In search of a more efficient engine, Rudolph Diesel set out to improve upon the steam technology ... more
