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Construction of the German Autobahn
The German autobahn, a nationwide highway system with limited-access expressways was constructed beginning in 1921. Continue reading
Germans Discovered Continental Drift in 1912
Alfred Lothar Wegener, a German meteorologist, geophysicist, and Arctic explorer presented theoretical evidence of the continental drift in 1912. Continue reading
Four-Stroke Internal-Combustion Engine
German inventor Nikolaus Septust Otto developed a four-stroke internal-combustion engine in 1876. Continue reading
First Desalination Plant Built
British engineers at the War Office Revictualizing Station at the island of Helgoland, Germany built a desalination plant in 1855. Continue reading
Chemist Teaching Lab Opens in Germany
The University of Giessen, Germany founded a chemist teaching laboratory in 1827. Continue reading
Dictionary of Chemistry Was Published
William Nicholson, English chemist and inventor completed the Dictionary of Chemistry in 1795, Continue reading
Development of Rotary Internal Combustion Engine
German engineer Felix Wankel developed the rotary internal-combustion engine in 1954-56 while at the NSU Motorenwerke AG in Neckarsulm, Germany. Continue reading
Chemist Examines Crystallized Juice by Microscope
Andreas Sigismund Marggraf, chemist and Director of the chemical laboratory at the German Academy of Sciences, Berlin (1754- 1760). Continue reading
Germany Postal Service Delivers Private Mail
Germany started private mail postal service in 1550 Thurn und Taxi, a noble house. Continue reading