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New York Central Railroad’s jet-powered car during a test run between Butler, Indiana and Stryker, Ohio – 1966

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Íme egy blogbejegyzés a megadott történelmi pillanatról: 1966 tavaszán az Egyesült Államokban egy rendkívüli eseménynek lehettek szemtanúi azok, akik a Butler és Stryker közötti vasúti pályaszakaszon tartózkodtak. A New York Central Railroad egy sugárhajtóműves, nagy sebességű vasúti járművet tesztelt ezen a vidéken, ami az akkori idők egyik legmodernebb és legforradalmibb technológiai vívmánya volt a vasúti közlekedés területén. A hatalmas, áramvonalas formájú, M-497 jelzésű jármű már messziről feltűnt, ahogy füstölve és zúgva robogott végig a síneken. Bár formája egy hagyományos vasúti kocsira emlékeztetett, a tetején elhelyezett két hatalmas sugárhajtómű egyértelművé tette, hogy valami rendkívüli alkotmányról van szó. A környező mezőkön legelésző … New York Central Railroad’s jet-powered car during a test run between Butler, Indiana and Stryker, Ohio – 1966 részletei…

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A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923.

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The 1920s were a time of great change and progress in the United States. One of the most remarkable developments of the time was the autoped, an early motorized scooter. These two-wheeled vehicles were originally designed as a method of transportation for commuters in crowded cities, and in 1923, they made their debut in New York City. On a sunny June day in the Big Apple, a young couple was seen riding together on an autoped. The man had his arm draped around the woman’s shoulders as they zipped around the city streets, enjoying the wind in their hair and … A couple riding together on an autoped, an early motorized scooter New York City, USA, 1923. részletei…

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The police officers are discussing the girl’s swimsuit. State of Washington, USA. 1979The police officers are discussing the girl’s swimsuit. State of Washington, USA, 1979.

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Recently, a 14-year-old girl in Washington, USA was caught in a compromising situation. The police officers on the scene were discussing her swimsuit, which was deemed inappropriate for a minor. The incident raises questions about gender roles and expectations in the late 70s. We live in a much more progressive world now, but it’s important to remember that there is still work to do when it comes to gender equality and the policing of clothing. It’s important to be mindful of the history that brought us to the present day, and to consider how far we have come and how … The police officers are discussing the girl’s swimsuit. State of Washington, USA. 1979The police officers are discussing the girl’s swimsuit. State of Washington, USA, 1979. részletei…

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Workers using keypunches at Baltimore Social Security Office, Baltimore, USA, 1965.

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In 1965, the Baltimore Social Security Office employed workers to manually enter data into computers using a keypunch machine. Keypunch machines enabled data to be inputted into computers by punching holes into cards. These cards were then read into the computers, creating a digital record of the information. The use of keypunch machines was a laborious process and required a great deal of accuracy and attention to detail. Workers had to carefully align the cards with the machine and manually type out the letters and numbers. This was a time-consuming process and it was essential that the data was inputted … Workers using keypunches at Baltimore Social Security Office, Baltimore, USA, 1965. részletei…

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Smartphone, USA, 1959

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The smartphone revolution began in 1959 in the United States with the launch of the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X. It was the first commercially available mobile phone and the first one to be widely adopted. It weighed a whopping 2.5 pounds and cost $3,995, making it a luxury item used mostly by business people. The device was revolutionary in its time and changed the way people communicate with each other. The DynaTAC paved the way for the modern smartphone as we know it today, with features such as email, web browsing, and multimedia capabilities. Today, smartphones are an integral part of … Smartphone, USA, 1959 részletei…