Amid Cold War rivalry and rising living standards, the 1950s introduced inventions that still define daily life—credit cards, ...

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Born from necessity and ingenuity, Vietnam’s growing coffee scene offers immersive tasting experiences for visitors.

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It’s that time of year again when we look at the companies really pushing the envelope in technology. Think about it – these are the businesses that are not just keeping up, but actually setting the ...

It’s pretty amazing when you think about it, how much we owe to people who lived thousands of years ago. They didn’t have fancy computers or high-tech labs, but they figured out a lot of things that ...

Hardly a modern invention, the electric car has a history tracing back all the way to the mid-1800s. Interest in technology has boomeranged over the years based on both consumer trends and economic ...

Thanksgiving is finally here, which means the turkey gets its annual moment in the spotlight. For 364 days a year, the turkey is just trying to fit in. It was forced to take on roles it never ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – From airplanes to traffic lights to pull-tabs on beer cans, Ohioans have had a hand in some of the world’s best innovations. A new driving trail celebrates all of it – from the ...