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Who invented the dishwasher?
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Who invented the dishwasher?

In the 1880s, Josephine Garis Cochran changed the way people washed dishes when she invented the first modern dishwasher.

November 22, 2024
How were barcodes invented?
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How were barcodes invented?

Barcode technology was first patented in 1949, but engineers came up with the UPC code in the 1970s to meet the need for better efficiency in grocery stores.

November 22, 2024
Worst diving accident in history
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Worst diving accident in history

A small mistake in operating equipment caused a group of divers working on a North Sea rig in 1983 to suffer an extremely painful death.

October 28, 2024