Biggest Hoaxes in History Dec18

Biggest Hoaxes in History

Discover 10 of the biggest hoaxes in history that have successfully catch on the common sense either with semi-truth or even totally fake yet sophistic stories.

50 Most Popular Christmas Toys

Enjoy a retrospective of the most popular Christmas toys of the last century and realize how technology has transformed the way children entertain themselves as well as the big shift on kids’ Christmas wishlists

40 Years of Mobile Phones

Have you lived in the bulky mobile phone era. At that times you would need a bag to carry your so called “handheld” device with dialing being the only option. But now things have radically changed. Our smartphones almost everything we need in hand. See how cell phones have evolved over the last 40 years.

25 Years of Technology

Technology runs faster than our eyes and it’s hard to pack 25 years of evolution in a “small box”. Guys from Insight UK with the opportunity of their 25th anniversary, handpicked 23 of the most striking milestones in tech history since 1988.

Halloween Costumes History

From the first symbolic costumes of the 19th century like Demon, Angel, Ghost, Devil or Witch to today themed inspirations, halloween costumes have their own history.

BMW M Series History

With the launch of the brand new BMW M4 around the corner, it’s a good time to look back at the history of the legendary BMW M series. From the oldie M1 to the most recent X6 M E71, M Series has never stopped producing great cars in the last 35 years.

In celebration of BMW’s all-new M4 concept unveiling, we take a look a look at how the iconic performance division has evolved since it took the market by storm in 1978 with the flat nosed legend, the M1.

Legacy Technology Devices

The technology industry never stops evolving, but people love going back to the origins. What about you? Discover some of the legacy devices’ present value.

Pioneer Steel Buildings

It’s been 100 years since stainless steel was produced for the first time. Here you see 16 representative examples of outstanding steel constructions from around the world.

Superman Origins

In the mid 50s Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, fraternal friends from Cleveland, came up with the idea of a “villain” named “The Superman”. See how the story of the most famous superhero started and evolved into the Man of Steel we see today.

Superman Chronicles

2013 is plausibly a Superman year as its long awaited revival is already out since 10 June (New York Premiere). Take the chance and have a flash-back to the golden age of comics and his history since the first movie, see the revenues his story has yielded through the ages and learn some interesting facts for superhero’s backstory.

Ford Motor Company History

Founded by Henry Ford the motor company has a long and interesting history that is briefed in this nifty infographic. See key company developments and accusations ranging from Ford’s first production car to the popular Model T launch and present day success.

US Wartime Veterans

This infographic published by the US Census Bureau is a tribute to the valor of America’s wartime veterans and presents the timeline of wars in which US was involved, the death toll for each war period and a breakdown of the living veterans across US.

The World of Tattoos

Tattoos are a form of body art with a history of more than 5,000. The oldest example refers to Iceman tattoo found on the Italian-Austrian border. Have a look at the history, the tools used and some economics around the tattoo industry.

Notorious Jack the Ripper May14

Notorious Jack the Ripper

A quite “creepy” infographic that outlines and highlights facts about Jack the Ripper, the man who spread the terror in East London for 3 years and was never arrested.

Money in Time

Do you know where the term “piggy bank” comes from? Its roots are found in old English word “pygg” that defined a type of clay used for dishes and money-jar production. Discover more interesting facts from metal and paper money history.

Oscars History

With the memories of Oscars 2013 being still fresh, likely you’d like to see an overview of wins and nomination statistics from the long-standing history of the most popular film contest.

Seat Ibiza History

Since it’s debut in 1984, the world and the SEAT Ibiza have evolved. See the Seat Ibiza history parallel to pop culture milestones such as Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Top Gun and Foo Fighters.

Jeep History Timeline

The first 4 wheel drive system was invnented in 1903, while 1913 was the production year of 1st 4X4 truck. But it was not before 1945 that Bantam’s refined version of scout vehicle prototype was trademarked under the name Jeep. Follow the evolution path of the most legendary off-road car from the birth of CJ series till its hard loaded versions of Wrangler and Grand Cherokee.

Printing Chronicle

It all strarted with the Chinese ink & paper revolution. Ever since it was a matter of time for the world to see the development of massive and cost effective printing technologies. Learn about the evolution of printing and and its contribution to communication.

Evolution of Sales

From direct sales to telemarketing and mobile commerce of modern times, here you see the changing face of sales in history as a process that facilitates people’s need for trading.