Showing posts with label famous inventions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label famous inventions. Show all posts
Saturday, 14 March 2015
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Yellow Pages
In 1886, Reuben H. Donnelly produced the first Yellow Pages directory. The history of the telephone.Yo-Yo
Even a small toy like the yoyo has an interesting history behind it. D F Duncan joined forces with newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst to create the US yoyo fad.YouTube
YouTube was invented by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim.famous inventions-24
Xerox/Xerography
The invention that no one wanted at first; yet it changed the world.X-Rays
A history of X-Rays and the invention of x-ray machine.famous inventions-23
Walkie Talkie
History and information on the walkie talkie radio.Walkman
The history of the Sony Walkman.Wallpaper
Wallpaper as a wall covering was first used by the working classes in Britain and in Europe as a substitute for costly materials.Washing Machines
The earliest washing "machine" the scrub board was invented in 1797.Watches
The invention of the quartz watch, mechanical clocks, timekeeping devices and time measurement.Water Based Fuels
Water Fountain & Water Cooler
The modern drinking fountain was invented and then manufactured in the early 1900s.Water Frames
It was the first powered textile machine and enabled the move away from small home manufacturing towards factory production.Water Heaters
Edwin Ruud invented the automatic storage water heater in 1889.Water Mills
The history and workings of water mills, windmills, paper mills and other types of mills.Water Wheel
The water wheel is an ancient device that uses flowing or falling water to create power by means of a set of paddles mounted around a wheel.Waterskiing Related
Waterskiing was invented in 1922 by Ralph Samuelson, an eighteen-year-old from Minnesota. Samuelson proposed the idea that if you could ski on snow, then you could ski on water.WD-40
Norm Larsen invented WD-40 in 1953.Weather Instruments
The history and patents behind different weather measuring instruments.WebTV
The history of WebTV.Welding Tools and Welding Related
Wheel
Everyone kept asking me who invented the wheel; here is the answer.Wheelbarrow
Chuko Liang of China is considered to be the creator of the wheelbarrow.Wheelchairs
The first dedicated wheelchair was made for Phillip II of Spain.Wigs
The history of hats and wigs.Windmills
Information on the history and workings of water mills, windmills, paper mills and other types of mills.Windows
The history of Microsoft's graphical user interface for personal computers.Windshield Wipers
Mary Anderson invented windshield wipers. The history of cars.Windsurfing Related
Windsurfing or boardsailing is a sport that combines sailing and surfing and uses a one person craft called a sailboard.White-out
Bette Nesmith Graham invented white-out.Word Processing Related
The origins of word processing programs - from a rising WordStar.Wrenches
Solymon Merrick patented the first wrench in 1835Wristies
KK Gregory is the ten-year-old inventor of Wristies.famous inventions-22
Vaccination Needle
Benjamin Rubin invented the "Pronged Vaccinating and Testing Needle."Vacuum Cleaner
The history of the vacuum cleaner.Vacuum Packed Canning
Amanda Jones re-invented American food production by inventing vacuum packed canning.Vacuum Tubes
The complex history behind the electron or vacuum tube.Velcro
Mother Nature could not have made it better herself.Vending Machines
The first commercial coin-operated vending machine was introduced in London in the early 1880s; it dispensed post cards.Venetian Blinds
The history behind venetian blinds.Viagra
To the researchers of Viagra - life might seem cruel.Video Related
The history of the first practical videotape recorder (VTR) - audio and video magnetic recording history - video cameras.Video Games
The history of video games is interesting even if you have never touched a joystick.VisiCalc
VisiCalc, the first computer spreadsheet program, was released to the public in 1979.Vitamin Related
The history of vitamins - discovery or synthesized and production methodsVinyl
Waldo Semon invented a way to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) useful - the history of vinyl.Volleyball
Volleyball was invented by William Morgan in 1895.Voting Machines
The history of voting machines - paper ballots - mechanical lever machines - punch cards - optical scan - direct recording electronic.famous inventions-21
Umbrella
The umbrella was invented over four thousand years ago there is evidence of umbrellas in the ancient art and artifacts of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China.UNIVAC Computer
The UNIVAC computer was the first commercially available computer invented by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly .famous inventions-20
Tagamet
Graham Durant, John Emmett and Charon Ganellin co-invented Tagamet. Tagamet inhibits the production of stomach acid.Tampons
The history of tampons.Tape Recorders
In 1934/35, Begun built the world's first tape recorder used for broadcasting.Tattoo Related
Samuel O'Reilly and the history of inventions related to tattoos.Taxi
The name taxicab usually abbreviated to taxi came from the taximeter an old instrument which measured the distance travelled.Tea Related
The history of tea, tea bags, tea drinking customs and more.Teddy Bear
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, is the person responsible for giving the teddy bear his name.Teflon
Roy Plunkett invented tetrafluoroethylene polymers or Teflon.Tekno Bubbles
Tekno Bubbles are a rave innovative variation on the old blowing bubbles, but these bubbles glow under black lights and can smell like raspberries.Telegraph
Samuel Morse invented the telegraph. The general history of telegraphy. Optical TelegraphTelemetry
Examples of telemetry are the tracking of the movements of wild animals that have been tagged with radio transmitters, or the transmitting of meteorological data from weather balloons to weather stations.Telephone
The history of the the telephone and telephone related devices.Telephone Switching System
Erna Hoover invented the computerized telephone switching system.Telescope
A spectacle maker probably assembled the first telescope. Hans Lippershey of Holland is often credited with the invention of the telescope, but he almost certainly was not the first person to make one.Television
The history of television - color television, satellite broadcasts, remote controls and other television related inventions.Tennis Related
In 1873, Walter Wingfield invented a game called Sphairistikè (Greek for "playing ball) which evolved into modern outdoor tennis.Tesla Coil
Invented in 1891 by Nikola Tesla, the Tesla coil is still used in radio and television sets and other electronic equipment.Tetracycline
Lloyd Conover invented the antibiotic tetracycline, which became the most prescribed broad spectrum antibiotic in the United States.Theme Park Related
The history behind circus, theme park, and carnival inventions including roller coasters, carousels, ferris wheels, trampoline and more.Thermometer
The first thermometers were called thermoscopes. In 1724, Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first mercury thermometer, the modern thermometer.Thermos
Sir James Dewar was the inventor of the Dewar flask, the first thermos.Thong
Many fashion historians believe that the thong first appeared in the 1939 World's Fair.Tidal Plants
The rise and fall of the sea level can power electric-generating equipment.Timekeeping Related
The history of timekeeping innovations and time measurement.Timken
Henry Timken received a patent for the Timken or tapered roller bearings.Tinkertoy Construction Sets
Charles Pajeau invented tinkertoy construction sets, a toy construction set for children.Tires
The history of tires.Toaster
The best thing since sliced bread, but actually invented before sliced bread.Tobacco Related
A history of the use of tobacco and the invention of tobacco related innovations.Toilets, Toilet Paper
The history of toilets and plumbing.Tombstone Related
Patents of tombstonesTom Thumb Locomotive
The history of the inventor of the Tom Thumb locomotive and Jello.Tools
The history behind several common household tools.Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Toothpick
Who invented false teeth, dentistry, toothbrush, toothpaste, toothpicks and dental floss.Totalizator Automatic
The automatic totalizator is a system that totals the investments on runners, horses, betting pools and pays out dividends; invented by Sir George Julius in 1913.Touch Screen Technology
The touch screen is one of the easiest to use and most intuitive of all PC interfaces, making it the interface of choice for a wide variety of applications.Toys
The history behind several toy inventions - including how some toys were invented, how others got their names and how famous toy companies began.Tractors
A history of tractors, bulldozers, forklifts and related machinery.Traffic Signals (General)
The world's first traffic lights were installed near London's House of Commons in 1868.Traffic Signal (Morgan)
Garrett Morgan patented a hand-cranked traffic management device.Trampoline
The prototype trampoline apparatus was built by George Nissen, an American circus acrobat and OlympicTransistor
The transistor was an influential little invention that changed the course of history in a big way for computers and electronics.Transportation
The history and timeline of different transportation innovations - cars, bikes, planes, and more.Trillian
The king of instant messengers.Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit was invented by Canadians Chris Haney and Scott Abbott.Trumpet
The trumpet has evolved more than any other instrument known to modern day society.TTY, TDD or Tele-Typewriter
The history of TTY.Tungsten Wire
The history of tungsten wire used in lightbulbs.Tupperware
Tupperware was invented by Earl Tupper.Tuxedo
The tuxedo was invented by Pierre Lorillard of New York City.TV Dinners
Gerry Thomas is the man who invented both the product and the name of the Swanson TV DinnerTypewriters
The first practical typewriter was invented by Christopher Latham Sholes. The history of the typewriter's keys (QWERTY), early typewriters and typing history.famous inventions-19
Safety Pin
The safety pin was invented by Walter Hunt in 1849.Sailboards
The very first sailboards (windsurfing) date back to the late 1950s.Samhain Related
Objects invented for use on Samhain or Halloween.Sandwich
The origins of the sandwich.Saran Wrap
The origins of Saran Wrap film and the history of the Dow Chemical Company.Satellites
History changed on October 4, 1957, when the former Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik I. The world's first artificial satellite was about the size of a basketball, weighed only 183 pounds, and took about 98 minutes to orbit the Earth on its elliptical path.Saxophone
The history of the saxophone.Scanning and Sorting Machine
Jacob Rabinow received a patent for a automated scanning and sorting machine.Scanning Tunneling Microscope - STM
Gerd Karl Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer are the inventors of the STM, which provided the first images of individual atoms.Scissors
There is history behind this cutting invention.Scooters
The invention of scooters.Scotch Tape
Scotch Tape was patented by the banjo playing, 3M engineer, Richard Drew.Scotchgard
Patsy Sherman received a patent for scotchgard fabric protector.Screws and Screwdrivers
Early wooden screws - Archimedes Screw - Phillips Head Screw - Robertson Screw - Square Drive Screws - screwdrivers.Scuba Diving Equipment
In the 16th century, barrels were used as primitive diving bells, and for the first time divers could travel underwater with more than one breath of air, but not much more than one.Sea-cretion
Wolf Hilbertz patented sea-cretion, a construction material made from the electrolytic deposition of minerals from seawater.Seat Belts
Never drive without first buckling up you seat belt. But which inventor brought us this safety invention?Seaplane
The seaplane was invented by Glenn Curtiss.On March 28, 1910, the first successful seaplane take-off from water at Martinque, France.
Seismograph
John Milne was the English seismologist and geologist who invented the first modern seismograph and promoted the building of seismological stations.Self-Cleaning House
This amazing home was invented by Frances Gabe.Segway Human Transporter
What was once a mysterious invention created by Dean Kamen that had everyone speculating as to what it was, was revealed and demonstrated as the now familiar Segway Human Transporter.Seven-Up
Seven-Up is the bubbling lemon lime drink invented by Charles Grigg.Sewing Machines
The history behind sewing machines.Shrapnel
Shrapnel is a type of antipersonnel projectile named after the inventor, Henry Shrapnel.Shoe Related
An interesting tale of the sole - "As late as 1850 most shoes were made on absolutely straight lasts, there being no difference between the right and the left shoe." Learn about the history of footwear and shoe making technologyShoe Manufacturing Machine
Jan Matzeliger developed an automatic method for lasting shoes and made the mass production of affordable shoes possible.Shopping Related
Who created the first shopping mall and other trivia.Sierra Sam
The history of crash test dummies - the first crash test dummy was the Sierra Sam created in 1949."Silly Putty
Silly Putty is a result of history, engineering, an accident and entrepreneurship.Sign Language
The history of sign language.Signaling System (Pyrotechnic)
Martha Coston invented a system of maritime signal flares.Skyscrapers
The skyscraper like many other architectural forms, evolved over a long period of time.Skateboard
A short history of the skateboard.Skates (Ice)
The oldest pair of ice skates known, date back to 3000 B.C.Skiing Related
There is a long history behind the sport of Skiing. The idea of skiing dates as far back as the stone-age period.Sleeping Car (Pullman)
The Pullman sleeping car (train) was invented by George Pullman in 1857.Sliced Bread
The history of sliced bread and the toaster, the best thing since sliced bread, but actually invented before sliced bread.Slide Rule
Around 1622, the circular and rectangular slide rule was invented by Episcopalean minister William Oughtred.Slinky
The slinky was invented by Richard and Betty James.Slot Machines
The first mechanical slot machine was the Liberty Bell, invented in 1895 by Charles FeySmart Gels
Toyoichi Tanaka received a patent for Smart Gels, a synthetic (polyacrylamide) polymer gel with unusual properties.Smart Pills
The name of smart pill now refers to any pill that can deliver or control its delivery of medicine without the patient having to take action beyond the initial swallow.Smoke Detectors
The first battery operated home smoke detector was patented in 1969, Randolph Smith and Kenneth House.Snack Related
Snack food history - pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, soft drinks, gum and more.Sneakers
Modern athletic shoes were designed by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.Snowblower
Canadian, Arthur Sicard invented the snowblower in 1925.Snowmaking Machines
The history of snowmaking machines and facts about making snow.Snowmobile
In 1922, Joseph-Armand Bombardier developed the type of sport machine that we know today as the snowmobile.Soaps
Soap making was known as early as 2800 B.C. - in the synthetic detergent industry it is not as easy to pinpoint exactly when the first detergents were invented.Soccer
Not much is known about the origin of soccer, however, football and ball kicking games were played by the ancient Greeks and Romans.Socks
The first real knit socks were discovered in Egyptian graves in Antinoe.Soda Fountain
In 1819, the "soda fountain" was patented by Samuel Fahnestock.Softball Related
George Hancock invented softball.Soft Drinks
An introduction to the history of soft drinks including Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and the history behind other pop drinks.
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