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The New Pramobile made by Dunckley, London, England, 1930.

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Dunckley of London, England, created the revolutionary Pramobile in 1930. This unique vehicle was designed to be a convenient mode of transportation for parents and their young children. The Pramobile was a hybrid of a pram and a tricycle, and was equipped with a basket for carrying items, a brake system, and a low seat that was comfortable for both the parent and the child. It was the perfect combination of convenience and safety for those who needed to get around the city. The Pramobile was popular with parents in London and the surrounding areas, and it was also sold … The New Pramobile made by Dunckley, London, England, 1930. részletei…

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The offices of the Central Social Institution of Prague with the largest vertical letter file in the world, 1937.

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It’s amazing to think that in 1937 the offices of the Central Social Institution of Prague housed the largest vertical letter file in the world. In an age before computers and digital storage, this was an impressive feat and testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff in the institution. It’s a reminder of how far we have come in terms of technology and how much we have been able to achieve. The offices of the Central Social Institution of Prague with the largest vertical letter file in the world, 1937. részletei…

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Audrey Bates, operating the world’s first remote computation session in 1955.

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Audrey Bates is a pioneer in the world of computing and the internet—in 1955, she successfully operated the world’s first remote computing session. This was a major milestone in the development of modern technology and allowed users to access computing power from anywhere in the world. Bates was born in Australia in 1927 and earned a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Melbourne. She was passionate about computing from an early age and had a strong interest in the potential of the internet. In 1955, she worked at the Australian National University’s Computing Centre and was responsible for … Audrey Bates, operating the world’s first remote computation session in 1955. részletei…

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A 5 MB hard drive being loaded onto a Panam plane, 1956.

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In 1956, a 5 MB hard drive was loaded onto a Panam plane, making it the first flight of a computer hard drive. This event was a major milestone in the history of computing. Up until this point, computing was done using punch cards and paper tape, which were extremely time consuming and prone to errors due to the manual processing involved. The 5 MB hard drive was a revolutionary invention that changed the way computers operated. It allowed for much faster processing of data, as well as allowed for the storage of larger amounts of data. Additionally, the hard … A 5 MB hard drive being loaded onto a Panam plane, 1956. részletei…