Did you know that the average computer user blinks 7 times a minute which is less than half the normal rate of 20? Having read this, you tried to count the blinks. Right? Yes you did, because our brain is trained in the way which instructs it to try whatever it has read. So basically, we ourselves are a technology.
On the occasion of National Technology Day, this blog takes you to the unexplored land and facts of technologies that have changed our perspectives and views of seeing the world. But before jumping onto that, let us take a look at what initiated this day.
Observed on 11th May every year, the Technology Day commemorates the anniversary of Shakti- Pokhran Nuclear test, which was held on 11 May 1998. India had successfully test fired the nuclear bombs in Pokhran, administrated by Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Adding to the day's achievements and importance, the Defence Research and Development Organisation accomplished the last test fire of Trishul missile. The missile was later introduced to the Indian Army and air force.
Apart from the nuclear tests conducted, India’s first indigenous aircraft – the Hansa 3, a two-seater aircraft designed by the National Aerospace Laboratory – took flight in the state of Bengaluru.
A quick look to Fun Facts about Technology
- Mickey is a unit of measurement!
Yes. You did read it right. Mickey, a cartoon which used to be the favourite of every kid is also a measuring unit. It is a unit that measures the speed and movement direction of the computer mouse. It got its name from Walt Disney’s cartoon character Mickey Mouse.
- Emotional robot!
Imagine a world where not only humans cry or laugh, but even the robots showcase their emotional side. This can happen if robots ever get good at language and form complex relationships with other robots and humans. Yes, it is strange but true.
- A Magical innovation
Magics do happen. One such thing happened with a worker who while working in a manufacturing firm of the sewing machine invented the Jigsaw Tool. He replaced the needle with a long, thin saw and the Jigsaw tool got manufactured.
- Doughnuty router antenna!
Hungry and surprised? You would have never imagined that your router antenna radiates the electric fields in the doughnut shape. Even its thought makes you go drooling. Isn’t it? But the fields are invisible in reality.
This Technology day, let us make Science and technology look fun and enticing to study.
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