The bench press may probably be the most popular upper body exercise for men today, with many gyms providing the facilities to perform such workouts. However, not many actually think about the person who came out with such an exercise in the first place. Who invented the bench press? George Hackenschmid is credited with inventing …
Many of the electronic devices we interact with today are touch screens, such as our smartphones, bank ATMs, or even when ordering at McDonald’s. However, when did this technology first come out? And who was the person behind the invention? The first touchscreen technology was invented back in 1965, by a British engineer named Eric …
When connecting devices to each other, we can always rely on USB cables to get the job done. However, not too many of us actually spend time thinking about the USB itself, such as who invented it. By the way, who invented the USB? USB was invented by Ajay Bhatt 1995, an Intel employee at …
You may say that our modern world is built on saws. They cut into the wood, metal, and many other materials to build buildings, tools, cars, and things that power our modern society. Saws also come in many types and may be for different use. However, not many think of how saws were invented, specifically, …
If you need to clean a clogged slow moving drain fast and don’t want to mess around with harsh chemicals, or call a plumber, you are in luck. How do you clear a slow moving drain, plugged with hair and other debris? The Zip-It™ drain cleaning tool will clean hair from your sink, shower or …
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Lotion is one of the most commonly-used toiletries in modern times, and it’s difficult to picture life without it. Based on all historical accounts, lotion and moisturizers have been a staple for humans for thousands of years, making this human necessity a timeless product. No one knows exactly who invented lotion. However, historical records indicate …
Probably the most common question about aluminum foil is where the shiny side should be, facing the food or on the outside. Well, why is one side dull and the other shiny? Once you start down the rabbit hole of wondering about foil, all sorts of questions pop up—who invented it in the first place, …
When you think of balloons, what pops into your head is likely the colorful rubber orbs that float around at parties or cross a door in an arch. However, balloons actually date back to the Ancient Greeks who used them to present sacrifices to the gods. Early balloons were made of animal bladders and intestines, …
Flat-screen televisions didn’t become super functional for a few years after their invention, despite some television companies taking them on. The resolution was relatively low, and the quality was not what you’d expect for a current-day TV, so when was the flat screen tv invented? Two professors named Donald Bitzer and Gene Slottow and their …
A compass is an essential tool for navigation, even in the age of satellite and GPS devices. Compasses have been around for centuries and were invented to help sailors navigate before the world was developed or mapped. However, who invented the first compass? The first compass was probably invented by the Chinese sometime around the …
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For billions of people across the world, stairs are a part of our daily life. They allow us to access otherwise inaccessible locations and take us across or over difficult or otherwise inaccessible terrain. They can be carved into a hillside with hand tools, ornately designed with exquisite stone to blend into the cascading landscape …
Everyone uses bags, whether it’s a grocery bag or a purse. There’s virtually no area in life that isn’t helped by the ability to carry things and have a free hand. However, very little is known about the origin of bags. Who invented the bag? When was it? Bags of some fashion or other have …
The air fryer is a modern phenomenon–a piece of cookware that cooks and heats food. It’s enjoyed a recent surge in popularity, both thanks to the growth of at-home cooking and the emphasis on healthier foods. But who invented the air fryer? Is it really that new, or has it been around for longer? The …
Anyone who has ever used a drain has to appreciate a handy, inexpensive tool that will get the contents to drain out of the sink, bath, or shower so you can get on with your life. The Zip-It tool is just such a miracle worker. The Zip It drain cleaner is a 25 inch long …
My name is Gene Luoma, I invented the Zip It® years ago to unclog those slow drains FAST and without a plumber. I patented it and was granted a patent (or so I thought) and brought it to market. Fast forward years later and many foreign imports are knocking it off, selling counterfeit Zip Its. …
