Category Archives: inventions

The Genius Of Shakespeare Still Evident Today

by Dictionary Scoop    It’s not always possible to attribute the origin of a word to a particular person. However, it is believed that William Shakespeare contributed more than 1,700 terms and expressions to the English language, many of which we still use today.    The way Shakespeare invented, reused, and modified words is a living testament …

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Science Made These Dreams Come True

by Dictionary Scoop    Humans love to predict the future. None of the things we have been able to create throughout history, from pyramids to airplanes, would have been possible without first imagining them.    During the 20th century, as the turn of the millennium approached, scientists, writers, and illustrators imagined technological innovations that, if …

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