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Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders Evolution of the camera: 1 of 1

The idea of photography was around as early as 1724 but man had not perfected it to any degree at that time. Several people had made advances in the creation of a camera but it was not wide spread and the average person would not have been using it. Early cameras were large and cumbersome, hard to use and not too many people...
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Jewelry history: How watches have changed: 1 of 1

Over the years watches have made the transition from pocket to wrist. Pocket watches were clumsy to carry but a hundred years ago that was the choice of men. The pocket watch was the only way for men to keep track to time in their daily business ventures. The watch became a symbol of wealth as well. The better off you were t...
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) How phones have changed: 3 of 3

Man has needed to be able to communicate with his fellow man since the beginning of civilization. The Natives in Africa talked with drums. Native Americans used drums and smoke signals. Man has always found ways to keep in touch with each other. When the telegraph was introduced it was considered a real break-through in comm...
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control Radio control models: A fun hobby: 2 of 2

Once upon a time model planes were built with balsa and tissue paper. Boats were built with light weight wood. Models were built to sit and be admired or pretend played with. Boys and men enjoyed building these models but after they were made they were put on shelves to be looked at. Some planes were played with as light wei...