It seems like just yesterday we relied on buttons to control our devices. Sure, we still use them to control the TV or adjust the radio, but in some cases, buttons seem downright archaic. That's thanks to the beautiful technology called touchscreens. While they may already seem like magic, the way these devices work is more complex than you may think.

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There's no question that electricity is a daily necessity. We need it to cool or heat our homes, preserve our food and so much more. But what would happen if electricity suddenly went out worldwide? Well, it would be a disaster to say the least but how quickly things would devolve is truly surprising.

Engineers are constantly trying to develop new, innovative ideas to make the world better. One man, almost 100 years ago was able to come up with some brilliant ideas. But, those ideas ended up leading to some of the deadliest disasters of all time. So how did this happen?

Even with new laws and helpful apps, scam calls are still a problem — especially when it comes to older adults. Scammers often will stop at nothing to con someone out of their life savings. That's why one man decided to get back at scammers through a call center in India, and it's truly amazing.

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