Nikola Tesla, 1926• In an interview published in “Colliers Magazine” predicting the invention of cell phones, in 1926: “We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of […]
“Quick! To the Batcave!” Those are the words of one of our favorite crimefighters who seeks justice against evildoers. This week, Tidbits investigates the history of the Caped Crusader and his sidekick, Robin.• Batman first appeared on March 30, 1939 in issue #27 of Detective Comics. He was created by artist Bob Kane and writer […]
Although it was considered a box office flop when it was released in 1939, today “The Wizard of Oz” is thought to be the most-watched movie in history, not only because of its frequent TV screenings, but also due to the sheer numbers of DVDs sold annually. It’s considered a beloved classic. Come along with […]
MLB HALL OF FAMESituated at the southern tip of New York State’s Otsego Lake, the small village of Cooperstown, population about 3,000, is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, one of America’s most popular destinations.• The Hall became an idea in 1935, when plans were formed to celebrate the upcoming centennial […]
• The word antibiotic translates from the Greek meaning “opposing life.” Antibiotics kill or stop the growth of the micro-organisms that cause infection. The term was first used in 1942 to describe those substances that are antagonistic to the growth of harmful micro-organisms. Share, like and love!
