Computer Craziness & Marble Maniacs
Someone once said, "Nothing messes up your Friday like realizing it's only Tuesday." Let's rehabilitate Tuesday (and save Friday) with good vibes from the past.
Then and now
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The computer: 1946 to now
The first computer, the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), was quite a doozy. It could barely fit inside a room, let alone a sleeve pocket of a backpack.
Photo source: Wikimedia Commons Who am I? Following the US Civil War, I received the opportunity of a lifetime. On this day in 1871, I was sworn in as the first African American congressman as a Mississippi senator. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons Blast from the past Electronic-less games How could one possibly spend their time without various screens? In 1947, games such as marbles were a nice way to kill time with your pals. Photo source: Daily Record Hiram Rhodes Revels is today's historical figure
~ Historical figure of the day
See you tomorrow :)