What is Big Ben?
"Big Ben" is technically the name of the giant bell inside London's clock tower. The tower itself was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
When was Taco Bell founded?
Glen Bell opened the first Taco Bell in Downey, California, in 1962.
Who owned the "Taco Tuesday" trademark?
Taco John's held the "Taco Tuesday" trademark in most of the US for decades, but gave it up in 2023 after Taco Bell challenged it.
When did Alexander Graham Bell patent the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell received his patent for the telephone on March 7, 1876.
What were the first words spoken on the telephone?
The first words spoken by telephone were Alexander Graham Bell saying "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you" to his assistant on March 10, 1876.
Who else tried to patent the telephone?
Inventor Elisha Gray filed paperwork for a similar telephone design at the patent office on the same day as Alexander Graham Bell, which led to years of legal fights.
Who was Antonio Meucci?
Italian inventor Antonio Meucci developed an early telephone-like device decades before Bell, and in 2002 the US House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing his work.
What did Alexander Graham Bell want people to say when answering the phone?
Alexander Graham Bell wanted people to answer the phone by saying "ahoy," but Thomas Edison's suggestion of "hello" caught on instead.
When was the first coast-to-coast phone call?
The first transcontinental phone call was made in 1915, when Alexander Graham Bell in New York called Thomas Watson in San Francisco.
Did Western Union pass on buying the telephone?
According to a popular story, Western Union turned down a chance to buy Alexander Graham Bell's telephone patent for $100,000, one of the worst business decisions in history.
When was the transistor invented?
The transistor was invented at Bell Labs in 1947.
When was the first mobile phone call?
Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made the first handheld mobile phone call on April 3, 1973, calling a rival at Bell Labs.
Where is the Liberty Bell?
The Liberty Bell is in Philadelphia.
Is Big Ben the name of the clock tower in London?
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the giant bell inside London's famous clock tower. The tower itself was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
What is the Tsar Bell?
The Tsar Bell in Moscow is the largest bell in the world, but it has never been rung.
Are red and green bell peppers different plants?
Green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers are often the same plant at different stages of ripeness.
How hot are bell peppers?
Bell peppers have a Scoville rating of zero.
What was the first song sung by a computer?
"Daisy Bell" was the first song sung by a computer, in 1961.
What were the first words spoken over the telephone?
The first words Bell spoke over the telephone, on March 10, 1876, were "Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you."
Who else was trying to patent the telephone in 1876?
Inventor Elisha Gray filed paperwork for a telephone design on the same day as Bell in 1876, which led to years of legal battles.
Did Western Union turn down buying the telephone patent?
Western Union reportedly turned down a chance to buy Bell's telephone patent for $100,000, viewing the phone as a toy.
When was the first coast-to-coast phone call made?
The first transcontinental phone call was made in 1915, when Bell in New York called his old assistant Thomas Watson in San Francisco.
When did touch-tone phones replace rotary dials?
The Bell System introduced touch-tone dialing in 1963, slowly replacing the rotary dial.
Who invented the transistor?
John Bardeen and Walter Brattain built the first working transistor at Bell Labs in December 1947, working in a group led by William Shockley.
Where does the word "transistor" come from?
The word "transistor" was coined by Bell Labs engineer John Pierce as a mash-up of "transfer" and "resistor."
Who made the first handheld cell phone call?
Motorola engineer Martin Cooper made the first handheld cell phone call on April 3, 1973, calling a rival engineer at Bell Labs to brag.