National Techies Day
National Techies Day on October 3 celebrates the many opportunities young people can explore in the tech industry. If the 21st century were to be defined by a single theme, it would undoubtedly be the era of technology. ??✨
National Techies Day Timeline
- 3.3 Million Years Ago
? Tools Found in Kenya
Archaeologists discover tools like knives and hammers at a site in Kenya, suggesting early use by the Australopithecus. - 1044
? Fish-Shaped Compass
A Chinese book provides the first definitive evidence of a magnetic compass shaped like a fish, utilized by sailors. - 1879
? Electric Light Invention
Thomas Edison invents the first light bulb that successfully burns for 13.5 hours, revolutionizing illumination. - 1937
? Computer Invented
John Atanasoff, an Iowa state physicist, creates the first electronic computer, paving the way for modern technology.
5 Facts About Technology That Will Blow Your Mind
- Ink Usage Varies by Font
Fonts come in all shapes and sizes (literally!), and it’s believed that different fonts use varying amounts of ink due to their size, embellishments, and design. ?️?️ - QWERTY Designed to Slow You Down
When typewriters were invented, the “QWERTY” layout was created to space out commonly used letters, helping to prevent fast typists from jamming the keys. ⌨️?️ - Computers vs. Human Brain
While computers are incredibly fast and powerful, they can’t compete with the human brain, which can perform 38,000 million operations per second and store around 3,580 terabytes of data. ?? - Google’s Name Signifies Infinite Information
The name “Google” comes from the mathematical term “googol,” which is one followed by 100 zeroes, representing the vast amount of information available. ?? - 3D Printing Has a Long History
3D printing technology isn’t as new as it seems; it was actually invented in the 1980s and was initially called Rapid Prototyping. ?️✨
