In 1950s, secretary Bette Nesmith Graham’s simple trick turned it into a million-dollar office tool |

Bette Nesmith Graham fixed typing mistakes before computers existed. Image credit – Wikimedia Prior to the advent of computing and easy editing, typos were among the most serious challenges that typists had to cope with. Agree? One erroneous keystroke could ruin an entire page of writing. Secretaries in the 1950s typically had to rewrite the…

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In 2009, Jan Koum pivoted his failing status app by adding messaging, founding WhatsApp |

Jan Koum’s initial app idea, focused on status updates, failed. However, the introduction of push notifications transformed it into a messaging phenomenon The most powerful form of communication we have today was not initially planned out in one huge sweep of genius. In the early parts of 2009, Jan Koum faced frustration. This came shortly…

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In 1943, naval engineer Richard James’s accidental discovery of a strange motion created one of America’s most famous toys |

A moving coil in a 1943 shipyard led to a toy millions still use today. Image credit – Wikimedia In 1943, a brief occurrence in a Philadelphia shipyard helped create a wartime tool into the slinky that became one of America’s most famous toys. While attempting to stabilise a strange motion that is utilised in…

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Is this a reunion clue? Hania Aamir wears a bandana embroidered with Asim Azhar’s name

Hania Aamir sparked speculation by wearing a red bandana with “Asim Ali” written on it during Asim Azhar’s US tour. This accessory, reportedly fan-made, amplified rumors of a reconciliation following their public breakup and past engagement. The subtle yet significant gesture, coupled with shared social media “breadcrumbs,” has fans buzzing about a potential reunion. If…

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