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On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key events

On This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World War II, Brazil and Pelé secure a third World Cup title, Greenland gain expanded self-government and the launch of the WNBA. The date also includes…

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How a 15-year-old boy gave millions of blind people the ability to read

Louis Braille, a teenager, created a revolutionary dot-based reading system. This system, based on a six-dot cell, allows blind individuals to read and write through touch. Its simplicity and effectiveness made it a global success. Even today, Braille remains a vital tool for education and daily life, aiding millions worldwide…

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“When I felt the Braille on this amp, my whole world changed instantly”: Blind guitarist brought to tears by specially-made Braille amp by Victory Amps

Anthony Ferraro was surprised by the one-off amp, which will make his tone-chasing adventures far easier

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France's last paper Braille publisher fights to survive in the digital age

France's main Braille publisher is in financial crisis after a bold decision to sell its embossed books for the same price as standard ones. Its future raises the broader question of whether printed Braille still matters in the digital age – as its staff and visually impaired volunteers believe it…

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Podcast: in defence of paper Braille, Le French Gut, a pioneering midwife

France's largest Braille publisher struggles to continue producing embossed books in the digital age. Researchers delve into people's guts with a large-scale study on the French population's microbiome. And Louise Bourgeois, the French midwife who in 1609 became the first woman in Europe to publish a book about medicine.

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10 Brilliant Inventions Created Out of Pure Desperation

Necessity is often called the mother of invention. However, true innovation frequently stems from sheer desperation. Humans become incredibly creative when backed into a corner. Crisis forces us to think differently. Many everyday tools actually emerged from dark times. Wars and famines sparked these brilliant ideas. Inventors needed immediate solutions…

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31 ‘Today I Learned’ Facts That Might Save You At The Next Trivia Night

We believe it's fair to say that there's always something new to learn for every person here on earth.

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“That’s Just Pure Evil”: 71 People Reveal What Made Them Change An Opinion On A Famous Person

Users on Quora have been sharing surprising discoveries about celebrities that completely changed how they saw them, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. The post “That’s Just Pure Evil”: 71 People Reveal What Made Them Change An Opinion On A Famous Person first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Karnataka’s National Federation of the Blind celebrates World Braille Day

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Karnataka, marked World Braille Day with an event at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium in Bangalore, honouring Louis Braille, the inventor of the crucial reading and writing system for the blind.

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Lanarkshire teen with sight condition celebrates anniversary of the birth of Braille

Nicola McCrory marked the date along with the Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland.

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World Braille Day 2023: What is braille and how does it work?

Louis Braille, inventor of the tactile alphabet, is honoured each year for devising the system

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Braille banners will offer encouragement to blind London Marathon runners

Visually impaired runners will be able to read the messages which will line miles 20 and 23 of the 26.2-mile marathon course.

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