Titanic By the Numbers
Did you know that Titanic burned more than 650 tons of coal every day, and that it cost $167 million in today's money to build the ship? Get the facts on one of history's most infamous maritime disasters with Titanic By the Numbers.
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Invention of the Radio
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In the early 20th century, the first radio signals beamed across America. See how this cultural revolution began.
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During the roaring 1920s, inventions like home refrigeration and penicilin sent America into the modern age.
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First Telegraph Message
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Morse's first telegram marked the beginning of the telecommunications revolution.
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Thomas Edison
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Thomas Edison's most famous invention, the light bulb, paved the way for modern life.
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Deconstructing History: Titanic
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Everyone knows the Titanic was big, and we have the hard numbers to prove it. Discover what made it a supersized ship.
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The CB Radio
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The Citizens Band radio of the 1970s is still the trucker's favorite gadget.
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Titanic's Lookout
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The first to see the iceberg that would sink the unsinkable ship, Frederick Fleet held himself responsible for the fate of the ship and its passengers.
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