Every week we bring you interesting facts from the history of Geekdom.

One interesting and lesser known aspect of the development of the telegraph is why Morse invented it.

Classically educated at Yale he supported himself by painting the portraits of wealthy benefactors.

This Week in Geek History: Morse Code, Mars Rovers, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Birthday

Formally designated as Mars Exploration Rover A it was referred to more informally as Spirit.

Spirit defied all expectations by surviving longer and traveling farther than NASA had ever intended.

Spirit roamed the surface of Mars for over 6 years before becoming stuck in soft soil.

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Birth of J.R.R.

If ever there was an iconic figure in the realm of fantasy literature it is J.R.R Tolkien.

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