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Technology & Inventions

Gadgets, batteries, and who really invented what.

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Thomas Edison invented the light bulb

The story that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb is one of the most familiar tales in popular history.

Technology & InventionsPopular attribution
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Macs cannot get viruses

The idea that Apple computers are immune to viruses is a persistent myth that has circulated for decades.

Technology & Inventions1990s marketing
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More megapixels always mean better photos

In the world of digital photography, one claim has echoed through advertisements, store displays, and casual conversations for years: more megapixels always mean…

Technology & InventionsCamera marketing
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Closing background apps saves battery

Many smartphone users have heard the advice that closing background apps is a good way to save battery life.

Technology & InventionsSmartphone-era belief