The Future is Here: 15 Historic Milestones in AI And Robot Technology
The Future is Here: 15 Historic Milestones in AI And Robot Technology
2. Shakey the Robot (1966)
Shakey, the pioneering mobile robot, demonstrates early autonomous navigation and object manipulation capabilities.
Developed at SRI International’s Artificial Intelligence Center between 1966 and 1972, Shakey was the first mobile robot capable of perceiving and reasoning about its surroundings. Equipped with a TV camera, range finder, and bump sensors, Shakey...
15 Shocking Laws That Still Exist Across The United States
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It’s Illegal for a Donkey to Sleep in a Bathtub in Arizona
Kingman’s quirky 1924 law bans donkeys from bathtubs after a costly flood rescue.
The tale of Arizona’s law prohibiting donkeys from sleeping in bathtubs traces back to a 1924 incident in Kingman, Arizona. A rancher’s donkey, fond of napping in an abandoned bathtub, was swept away during a flood, prompting a costly rescue operation. In...
15 Supernatural Legends and Myths Unique To U.S. States
15 Supernatural Legends and Myths Unique To U.S. States
2. The Jersey Devil (New Jersey)
Legendary Jersey Devil with bat-like wings, cloven hooves, horns, and a forked tail.
The Jersey Devil is a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. Descriptions vary, but it is commonly depicted as a bipedal kangaroo-like or wyvern-like creature with a horse- or goat-like head, leathery bat-like wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands,...
They Ruled Everything—Now They’re Footnotes: 15 Political Parties That Once Dominated the World
They Ruled Everything—Now They’re Footnotes: 15 Political Parties That Once Dominated the World
6. Kuomintang (KMT) in Mainland China
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The Kuomintang (KMT) led China through significant periods of war and modernization in the early 20th century. However, after being defeated by Mao Zedong’s Communist forces in 1949, the KMT retreated to Taiwan, losing its dominance on the mainland. While the KMT remains influential in Taiwan, it has not...
15 Times U.S. States Openly Resisted The Federal Government in History
15 Times U.S. States Openly Resisted The Federal Government in History
3. South Carolina’s Nullification Crisis (1832-1833)
South Carolina confronts federal authority during the Nullification Crisis, leading to a pivotal compromise.
In response to the Tariffs of 1828 and 1832, which South Carolina deemed unconstitutional, the state adopted the Ordinance of Nullification on November 24, 1832, declaring these tariffs null and void within its borders. President...
10 National Doctrines That Changed The World
10 National Doctrines That Changed The World
3. The Bushido Code
Bushido code shaped samurai ethics, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and discipline in Japanese culture.
The Bushido code defined samurai ethics in feudal Japan, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and self-discipline. Its influence endures in modern Japanese culture and was compared to Western chivalry. Bushido’s strict moral standards have echoed in national identity and military values. More on Bushido...
15 Places The Vikings Menaced Throughout The Ages
15 Places The Vikings Menaced Throughout The Ages
2. Paris, France
Viking longships approach medieval Paris, prompting fortified defenses and critical negotiations with Frankish rulers.
Paris was besieged multiple times by Viking bands navigating the Seine. In 845, Ragnar Lodbrok’s fleet famously extorted a massive ransom, and further attacks in later decades prompted the city to build fortified walls and a bridge. The Vikings’ threats forced Frankish rulers...
12 Reasons Why The Shah of Iran Lost Power
12 Reasons Why The Shah of Iran Lost Power
4. Suppression of Political Opposition
SAVAK agents interrogate detainees, exemplifying the Shah’s harsh crackdown on political dissent in Iran.
The Shah’s regime employed SAVAK, the secret police, to suppress political opposition through surveillance, imprisonment, and torture. This brutal repression fostered widespread resentment and unified various opposition groups. For a detailed analysis, refer to hrw.org....
The 15 Most Notorious Crises In NATO History
The 15 Most Notorious Crises In NATO History
1. The Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)
Allied planes deliver vital supplies to West Berlin during the Soviet blockade, 1948-1949.
The Berlin Blockade, initiated by the Soviet Union from June 24, 1948, to May 12, 1949, aimed to force the Western Allies out of West Berlin by cutting off all land and water access. In response, the United States and the United Kingdom organized the Berlin Airlift, supplying the city with...
15 National Icons Who Were Way More Controversial Than They Seem
15 National Icons Who Were Way More Controversial Than They Seem
3. Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa’s humanitarian legacy endures amid debates over care quality and views on suffering.
Mother Teresa, globally venerated for her humanitarian work, faced criticism regarding the quality of care in her missions. Investigations revealed that medical facilities often lacked proper hygiene, pain management, and adequate staffing. Some critics argued that the emphasis on...
15 Fascinating Types of Soldiers Who Fought in the Napoleonic Wars
15 Fascinating Types of Soldiers Who Fought in the Napoleonic Wars
7. Austrian Grenzers
Austrian Grenzers in Balkan-inspired uniforms, skilled skirmishers and reconnaissance experts on rugged frontiers.
The Austrian Grenzers were light infantry from the Austrian borderlands, renowned for their expertise in skirmishing and irregular warfare. Adept at operating in rugged terrain, they often served as the eyes and ears of the Austrian Army, providing valuable...
15 Bizarre Foods From History We Would Never Eat Today
15 Bizarre Foods From History We Would Never Eat Today - History Collection
9. Calf’s Foot Jelly: Wobbly Victorian Dessert
Victorian-era calf’s foot jelly, a delicate, translucent dessert made from simmered calves’ feet.
A wobbly, clear dessert popular in British Victorian times, calf’s foot jelly was made by boiling calves’ feet to extract gelatin. It was sometimes mixed with wine or lemon. The labor-intensive creation fell out of favor with the rise of...
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