From pagers to floppy disks, these pictures are sure to confuse the kids of today. Floppy DisksFirst introduced into the computing world in the 1970s, floppy disks were once considered an innovative storage device for computers. However, floppy disks only held up to 1.44 megabytes, so CDs took over by the 1990s. At least floppy disks still live on as the enduring "save" icon.Doug Wilson/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Cassette TapesThe cassette tape was first developed by the Philips company in the early 1960s. Read More...
Discover the most surprising medieval knights facts that go beyond the swords and the armor to reveal the truths that most people don't know. Knights are thought to have originated with the equestrian orders of the Roman Empire. Pixabay The word "knight" derives from "cniht," an old Anglo-Saxon term for "boy." Pixabay Knights and ladies were allowed to show their love regardless of marital state, which fueled many illicit court romances. Read More...
These abandoned houses and mansions from Ohio to Ukraine are eerie time capsules — and some of them might be haunted. An abandoned structure on Isla Holbox, Mexico, tilts toward the ocean. Its exterior wall bears the image of a man looking toward the water, with a stork upon his head.John Hult/Unsplash The abandoned remains of what appears to be a houseboat in Louisiana. According to Reddit, it was abandoned after Hurricane Katrina. Read More...
