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This ancient Windows tool is still used by people after more than 30 years

Usama Jawad — Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:01 +0000

Should Microsoft finally retire a Windows utility that is older than 30 years or just leave it untouched forever? Read more...

That sharp cold toothache you dread? Its origins trace back to ancient, unexpected purpose

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:10:01 +0000

That cold toothache you dread? Its origins trace back to an interesting ancient adaptation, one that served purposes far beyond chewing. Read more...

Time travel to ancient Rome with Google Earth

Matthew Hopson — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:58:56 +0000

Google has today announced the launch of Ancient Rome 3D, a layer for Google Earth allowing users to explore the ancient city of Rome as it stood in 320 AD, under Emperor Constantine. Ancient Rome... Read more...

Ancient Dye could Brighten Computer Storage

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:01:06 +0000

Let's add to all the bizarre methods currently being researched for the future computer, shall we? A compound in Prussian Blue, named because it was used to dye uniforms for the Prussian army, can be... Read more...

Ancient computer still ticking 50 years on

Sun, 15 Dec 2002 12:59:07 +0000

A once leading edge computer called the CSIRAC, which is claimed to be the first computer in the world to play music, is on its last legs in an Australian museum.. The... Read more...