In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control light

On May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories.
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Ruby Franke's Son Chad Franke Responds to Claim He's "Still Brainwashed"

Content warning: This story discusses child abuse. Ruby Franke's son Chad Franke is defending himself. As his mom continues to serve prison time on child abuse charges, the 20-year-old—who is the ...

Ruby's acai pop-up brings tropical flavors to Grand Haven

A new pop-up eatery in Grand Haven is bringing a taste of the tropics to West Michigan, offering acai bowls, smoothies and ...
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What Is Ruby Chocolate And How Do You Cook With It?

In 2017, Swiss chocolatiers at Barry Callebaut introduced a fourth way for chocoholics to get their fix: ruby chocolate. For the first time in 80 years since white chocolate entered the world, the ...
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Joe Ruby, Co-Creator of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, Dies at 87

Legendary animation writer Joe Ruby, who co-created Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, has died at age 87. Ruby died of natural causes on Wednesday in Westlake Village, California, Variety and Deadline ...