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
The People’s Republic of China (commonly just called China) is the most populous country in the world. Here are some interesting facts about China.
Interesting Facts About China
- 1.29 billion people live in China. This is about one fifth of the world’s population!
- There is some evidence that a type of ‘football’ was played in China in ancient times.
- The most popular sports in China are martial arts, table tennis, swimming, snooker, football (soccer)
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
The San Jose Sharks are members of the NHL. This post will tell you where the San Jose Sharks play their home games and then give you a few interesting facts about the Sharks!
Where Do the San Jose Sharks Play
The San Jose Sharks play at HP Pavilion located at 525 West Santa Clara Street in San Jose, California. It was previously known as Compaq Center at San Jose and San
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’
Panda bears are mammals that are native to China. Here are some interesting facts about pandas.
Facts About Pandas
- Giant pandas are listed as an endangered species. There are only 1,590 living in the wild. However, this number is increasing. They are endangered due to the loss of their natural habitat and their low birth rate.
- Pandas live for 25-30 years in captivity.
- They have the second longest tails of the bear family. They
There are over 400 poisonous species of snakes worldwide. 19 of these live in the United States. But how long do snakes live? This post will answer that question, and then tell you a few facts about snakes.
How Long Do Snakes Live?
Snakes usually live between 10-25 years, depending on the species of snakes. Large snakes usually live longer than small snakes. Some species of small snakes only live for 3
Electric guitars uses pickups to convert of vibration of the strings into electrical current, which amplifies the sound. This guide will show you all the places where you can buy an electric guitar.
How to Buy an Electric Guitar
- Look in the classified section of your local newspaper. You can also look at some online classifieds.
- Have a look at some guitar magazines. They usually have a section where people are selling their
Snails can be found in many different environments. They can live in the desert or on the ocean floor. But what do snails eat? This post will answer that question, and then look at some interesting facts about snails.
What do Snails Eat?
Snails eat lots of different foods. Snails that live on land are herbivorous (which means they don’t eat any meat). They like to eat leaves, stems, bark, fruit, vegetables
Bears are mammals that are found in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. This post will answer the question ‘what do bears eat’ and then look at some interesting facts about bears.
What Do Bears Eat?
Bears are opportunistic omnivores. This means that they will feed on any animal that they can easily kill and any plant material that is available. Most bears eat more plant material than meat. Two exceptions