The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan are shown, one day before the dedication, April 3, 1973.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 50 years since the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center opened in lower Manhattan. On April 3, 1973, the day before the dedication, the grandeur of these two buildings towered over the city, and countless individuals and businesses were ready to make their mark on the world. The Twin Towers were a symbol of New York City’s ambition and resilience, and they represented a great leap forward in the evolution of global commerce. They would remain standing for nearly three decades, until the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Today, the … The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan are shown, one day before the dedication, April 3, 1973. részletei…

William Beebe (center) with his bathysphere deep sea exploration vessel, 1932.

At the beginning of the 20th century, renowned naturalist William Beebe, along with engineer Otis Barton, pioneered a new way of exploring the depths of the ocean. In 1932, Beebe and Barton set off on a remarkable journey in their revolutionary bathysphere – a small, spherical vessel that could dive to an incredible 3,028 feet below the surface of the ocean. The bathysphere featured a steel frame, lined with an inch of lead, and a viewing port made of three inch-thick glass. It was equipped with life-saving tanks of oxygen and communication cables so Beebe and Barton could stay submerged … William Beebe (center) with his bathysphere deep sea exploration vessel, 1932. részletei…