History Schmistory: November 17. Not your ordinary cat toy…

Sunday, November 17, 2024 by teammarcopolo in History, History Schmistory, Learn!, Science

1970: Douglas Engelbart successfully patents the computer mouse. His patent for computer cheese is still pending.

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