1971 Computer Savvy

In 1971, Ladybird published "How it Works... The Computer"--One in a series of "How it Works" books (other books in this series cover the motor car, the rocket, ocean liner and telephone, among other technologies of the time). "If you are interested in computers, their function and operation, but are discouraged by their complexity, you should read this book".

Topics discussed include, "What are Computers?", "Operation of Magnetic Tape Unit", and "Does a Computer Make Mistakes?". The entire book is scanned in and available for viewing at The Pointless Museum.

Cool Car Design Befriends the Environment

Imagine driving your car for an entire week, and only spending a few dollars to fill up ... with clean, breathable, compressed air. No carbon emissions, no mess. The only emission, is air.

Moteur Developpment International (MDI) is designing and building the prototype for this new invention, a city car which boasts 110 km/hour, with 200 km to get out of tank in back before refilling at compressed air service station. There's talk of a fuel hybrid, which would allow you to get from Los Angeles to New York, on just one tank--a welcome relief from today's high price of gasoline. The French engineer who designed the car used to design Formula 1 cars.