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Crayons are used by thousands of people worldwide everyday. They are used for writing, coloring and drawing. But who invented crayons? This post will answer that very question!
Who Invented Crayons?
For thousands of years, mankind has used a variety of different instruments to write and draw. However, the first ‘modern’ crayons originated in Europe. No one knows who first invented them, but they were probably made of a mixture between charcoal
Scissors are used by millions of people everyday to cut objects. But who invented scissors? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about scissors.
Who Invented Scissors?
No one knows who invented the first pair of scissors. We do know, however, that scissors were probably invented in Ancient Egypt in 1500BC. They were ‘spring scissors’ with two bronze blades connected at the handles by a thin
Nail polish (or nail varnish) is a liquid that is applied to fingernails and toenails. But who invented nail polish? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about nail polish.
Who Invented Nail Polish?
Nail polish was invented by the Chinese in about 3000 B.C. It was made from a mixture of Arabic gum, egg whites, gelatin and beeswax. It is unknown who the first person
Windshield wipers (called windscreen wipers in many parts of the world) are used all over the world to help drivers of cars, buses, trains and aircraft see when it is raining. This post will tell you who invented windshield wipers, and then look at some interesting facts about windshield wipers.
Who Invented Windshield Wipers?
The windscreen wiper was invented by Mary Anderson. She invented them after visiting New York City in 1902
Candy canes are a type of hard candy that usually has red and white stripes. This post will tell you who invented the candy cane and also look at some interesting facts about candy canes.
Who Invented the Candy Cane
Unfortunately, no one actually knows who invented the candy cane! In the 17th century, white blocks of candy were sold for children to enjoy. It is unclear who was the first person
Millions of people own and use computers everyday. But who invented computers? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about computers.
Who Invented Computers
As computers are defined as machines that ‘manipulate data’ there is a lot of debate about who invented the first ‘computer’. The Abacus (invented about 5,000 years ago) was used in parts of Asia for counting, so it is technically a ‘computer’
eBay is an online auction site where people buy and sell their own goods and services. But who invented eBay? This post will answer that question, and then look at some interesting facts about eBay.
Who Invented eBay?
eBay was founded by an Iranian computer programmer named Pierre Omidyar. He became an instant billionaire in 1998 when eBay first went public. Omidyar founded eBay in 1995, but it did
Batteries use covert chemical energy to electrical energy to power different devices. But who invented batteries? This post will answer that question and also look at some interesting facts about batteries.
Who Invented Batteries?
Some historians and scientists believe that batteries were created about 2,000 years ago. They are called ‘Baghdad Batteries’ because they were discovered near Baghdad by archaeologists in 1936. What they found were terracotta pots filled with iron rods
Barbie is a fashion doll that is manufactured by the company Mattel Inc. They were first produced in March 1959. But who invented Barbie? This post will answer that question and then look at some facts about Barbie.
Who Invented Barbie
Barbie was created by an American businesswoman, Ruth Handler. She was inspired to create Barbie after noticing her daughter preferred adult-figured dolls. Most dolls made at that time were baby dolls
Some time ago I wrote the post- when was the cell phone invented. Today I will answer the question ‘who invented cell phones’ and also look at some facts about the man who invented cell phones.
Who Invented Cell Phones
Cell phones were invented by Martin Cooper in 1973, who was working for Motorola at the time. His was the first design that was