first sewing machine

Sewing machines are mechanical marvels. – Photo credit: Canva

Innovation, Popular, Science

Ever seen how a sewing machine actually works? Even engineers’ minds are blown by it.

Annie Reneau

5/22/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026