In the grand scheme of things,Playboy: Wet & Wild 1 (1989) it could be argued we're still in the infancy of the Information Age. Many of the breakthroughs and discoveries made since the advent of the transistor were simply inconceivable a century ago. Yet despite being a relative newcomer, we already have a lifetime of achievements to marvel over.

What makes tech especially interesting for some is that it's peppered with anecdotes and fun facts that add substance to a story and make them even more compelling. Here are some of our favorites that you might not have known about.