3 Sep /13

Algorithm

Over many centuries the central Asian state of Khwarezm gifted the world remarkable advances in the arts and sciences, one of which still bears its name today.Continue reading Algorithm

30 Aug /13

Bluetooth

Bluetooth was the nickname of Harald I who ruled Denmark in the tenth century and managed to unite various Scandinavian tribes into a single kingdom.Continue reading Bluetooth

29 Aug /13

Bowdlerise

In 1818, Dr Thomas Bowdler decided the world needed a version of Shakespeare’s complete works guaranteed not to offend the sensibilities of women and children.Continue reading Bowdlerise