Selasa, 20 Oktober 2020

INVENTOR

 BIOGRAPHY OF ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL


Occupation: Inventor
Born: March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland
Died: August 2, 1922 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Best known for: Inventing the telephone

Biography:

Alexander Graham Bell is most famous for his invention of the telephone. He first became interested in the science of sound because both his mother and wife were deaf. His experiments in sound eventually let him to want to send voice signals down a telegraph wire. He was able to get some funding and hire his famous assistant Thomas Watson and together they were able to come up with the telephone. The first words spoken over the telephone were by Alex on March 10, 1876. They were "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you".

It turns out that other scientists had similar ideas. Bell had to race to the patent office in order to get his patent in first. He was first and, as a result, Bell and his investors had a valuable patent that would change the world. They formed the Bell Telephone Company in 1877. There have been many mergers and name changes over the years, but this company is known today as AT&T.

Where did Alexander Graham Bell grow up?

Bell was born on March 3, 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He grew up in Scotland and was initially homeschooled by his father who was a professor. He later would attend high school as well as the University of Edinburgh.

Did Alexander Graham Bell only invent the telephone?

Bell actually had many inventions and did experimentation in many areas of science. Some of these include:

  • The Metal Detector - Bell invented the first metal detector which was used to try and find a bullet inside of President James Garfield.
  • Audiometer - A device used to detect hearing problems.
  • He did experimental work on aeronautics and hydrofoils.
  • He invented techniques which helped in teaching speech to deaf persons.
  • He made a device to help find icebergs.

Actor portraying Alexander Graham Bell
Source: AT&T promotional film by Unknown


Fun Facts about Alexander Graham Bell

  • Bell made the first transcontinental telephone call on January 15, 1915. He called Thomas Watson from New York City. Watson was in San Francisco.
  • He helped form the National Geographic Society.
  • Bell did not like to have a telephone in his study as he found it intrusive!
  • He did not get the middle name Graham until he was 10 years old, when he asked his father to give him a middle name like his brothers.
  • At his wife's request, Bell went by the nickname Alec.
  • Upon his death, every phone in North America was silenced for a short period to honor him.

Selasa, 13 Oktober 2020

RECREATION PLACES

Halo guys. today i wanna tell you about some recreatin places !! 

Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoymentamusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

This is the one of recreation places

Taman Mini Indonesia Park - Cultural Tour

Want to explore the history and culture of Indonesian people- Then Taman mini Indonesia Park is a must visit place for you. The park has a spread of 250 acres and is full of heritage and traditions that make Indonesia stand out from the crowd. You will come across a number of themes pavilions. There is a detailed miniature of the archipelago of Indonesia, an IMAX cinema to enjoy some of the best movies running at the time of your visit, a traditional theatre that host regular events and a cable car. This huge park is considered one of the best places to visit in Jakarta in one day not only for the tourists but also for the locals. Traveling to Jakarta with your family and little ones- Make sure you bring them to this wonderful place at least once on your trip.

Entry fee: INR 50
Timings: 24 Hours
Location: East Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

okay guys i think its enough for now. hope you like and enjoy it1😀



Selasa, 06 Oktober 2020

HISTORICAL PLACES

Hallo guys today i want to tell you about historical places 

Historic site or heritage site is an official location where pieces of political, military, cultural, or social history have been preserved due to their cultural heritage value. This in the example of the historical places :

 The Pyramids And The Sphinx of Giza

World's ancient sites - the Pyramids of Giza

When: Between 2,589 to 2,500 BC.
Where: Cairo, Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They are also the only one still standing to this day. The legendary tombs were built more than 4,500 years ago to prepare the Egyptian pharaohs of the Old Kingdom for the afterlife.

The reason behind Sphinx’s construction is still unknown. Egyptologist suggests it may have been intended to associate the pharaoh with the sun god – Ra. Others believe his purpose was to guard the kings. Some even claim the Sphinx is thousands of years older than the Pyramids!

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