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How Two Bicycle Mechanics Taught The World To Fly
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How Two Bicycle Mechanics Taught The World To Fly

Two bicycle mechanics from Dayton solved the problem of controlled flight — and launched the aerial age at Kitty Hawk.

Published: 9/26/2026

The Miracle Drug That Shouldn't Exist: Penicillin
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The Miracle Drug That Shouldn't Exist: Penicillin

A contaminated petri dish, a patch of mould, and the accident that became the world's first antibiotic.

Published: 8/9/2026

Edison vs. Tesla: The Ruthless War That Lit the World
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Edison vs. Tesla: The Ruthless War That Lit the World

The War of Currents between Edison and Tesla that decided how the world would be powered.

Published: 7/2/2026