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The Importance Of UPS

Uninterruptible power supplies or UPS are electrical apparatus that carry on supplying power no matter what the circumstances. To do this these systems generally have a back-up energy supply separate from the auxiliary power offered from the national grid etc. examples of the type of back-up power sources are batteries, generators, gas supply or some… Continue reading The Importance Of UPS

The Evolution Of Communication

As long as people have worked the Earth, there has always been the necessity for communication. Be that verbal or non-verbal, it has always been essential for people to understand what other people are saying and doing. Here we will look at how communication has evolved from ancient Egypt up to the present day. Of… Continue reading The Evolution Of Communication

A Historical Breakdown Of The Printing Press

The printing press has been around for a few hundred years now. We don’t know a world without the benefits that the printing press brings to us. Because of the printing press we have books, magazines and more… all of which we have come to rely on for entertainment, education, and communication. English philosopher Francis… Continue reading A Historical Breakdown Of The Printing Press

Invention Might Lead To New Regulation In Professional Tennis

Both competitive and recreational tennis players need to have the ability to adapt to their surroundings. Different court surfaces such as hard, clay, grass and even carpet courts require players to change their game and may even require different shoes. It`s not just court surfaces, however, that require a player to step outside their comfort… Continue reading Invention Might Lead To New Regulation In Professional Tennis

A Brief History Of Some Of The Things We Take For Granted

Image by: Sarnil Prasad When was the last time that you stopped to think about what a crazy piece of invention the light bulb is? After all, the original light bulb paved the way for the means by which entire cities and regions can now be seen from space at night time – that’s quite incredible.… Continue reading A Brief History Of Some Of The Things We Take For Granted

Thomas Edison: Inventor Or Thief?

Thomas Alva Edison is credited as being the fourth most prolific inventor in history, with 1093 inventions patented under his name in the United States, and more in the United Kingdom, Germany and France. He’s most famous for inventing the light bulb. But how many inventions can Edison really claim? It seems that in many… Continue reading Thomas Edison: Inventor Or Thief?

10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb

The ordinary light bulb is something many of us take for granted, but how much do we actually know about its origins and how exactly it works? First invented in the 1800s, the light bulb has had a dramatic impact on people’s lives, transforming homes from darkness or limited to candle light to one of… Continue reading 10 Facts About The Humble Light Bulb

Top 6 Antique Spy Gadgets

Spy gadgets are available everywhere nowadays, but they aren’t a modern invention. In fact they’ve been around for years! 21st Century technology now allows spy gadgets to be tiny, discreet and practically invisible. But before all of these advances spies had to make sure their gadgets blended in with their surroundings. The spy gadgets of… Continue reading Top 6 Antique Spy Gadgets

How Plastic Changed The World

When it comes to plastic there aren’t many products in our home that don’t use it in some form or other. It has become such a diverse material in its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, change shape and be different colours that we use it in everything. Plastic is in the containers which hold your… Continue reading How Plastic Changed The World

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