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on Jul 1, 2026

Voltaic Pile
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Voltaic Pile. The voltaic pile, invented by Alessandro Volta in 1800, was the first electric battery.

Science Trivia / July 01, 2026

Television. In 1956 a 21" RCA color tabletop TV cost $495.

Science Trivia / June 30, 2026

186. The North Pole has six months of uninterrupted darkness every year.

Science Trivia / June 30, 2026

Great Barrier Reef. Australia's Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space.

Science Trivia / June 29, 2026

Microbiologist. Mostly unidentified microbial species outnumber all others.

Science Trivia / June 29, 2026

A Meteorologist. Many TV "meteorologists" are journalists who report on the weather.

Science Trivia / June 28, 2026

P. Sometimes animals can actually hear the P waves of an earthquake before the waves are felt.