1) The invention of the transistor by Bell Laboratories in 1947 revolutionized electronics and paved the way for the development of smaller, more efficient electronic devices.

2) The impact of social media platforms on society and politics has been a subject of debate, including concerns about misinformation, privacy, online harassment, and the influence of these platforms on public opinion and democratic processes.

3) The concept of gravity was famously described by Sir Isaac Newton after an apple fell on his head.

4) Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) allow individuals to perform banking transactions, such as withdrawing cash, outside of traditional bank branches.