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Computer History: First of the Computers

Computers have gone through several revolutionary stages in terms of types and classifications. In this blog, I created a listing of each of the first Computers starting with the first programmable computer leading up to the shapes and configurations today. Please be advised that early computing device inventions such as the abacus, calculators, tablet machines and [...]

A toy from US triggered successful development of nuclear powered submarine in China

In early 60’s, a new but seemingly ordinary toy became kid’s favor as soon as it hit  the shelf of department stores. A diplomat from China who was ready to return to his country saw it and said to his wife: “It must be a good toy. Let’s buy one for our baby.”
It was this [...]

An untold history: how human started putting clothes on

During the early period of human history, people used to hide themselves behind rocks or inside the woods at night. The forests then were full of dangers as a variety of ferocious beasts wandered around everywhere. In terms of life, you had only two choices: either ate others or being eaten by others. That was [...]

Today in history: Henry Kissinger secretly visited China in 1971

On July 9, 1971, Henry Kissinger, Secretary of the States in US, set up his secret trip to China. This trip was to pave the way for the later Nixon’s visit to China, which turned to be a historical event in the history of Sino-American Relations.
Kissinger sought to place diplomatic pressure on the Soviet Union. [...]