Did you read 25 Things With Weird Origins: Part One? Because this is part two. Champagne Sabering Opening champagne with a sword may sound like an ancient military tradition, but it became associated with celebrations among French cavalry officers during the Napoleonic era. The bottle’s glass lip can be broken away along the seam. The …
What things do you think you’ll see on this list of 25 things with weird origins? Do you know the story of silly putty or ketchup? Bubble Wrap Bubble Wrap wasn’t originally invented as packaging. In 1957, engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes were trying to create a futuristic textured wallpaper by sealing two shower …
Oh man, you just woke up in the middle of the night and you really need to go. But you’re so sleepy and it’s so cozy and warm under the blanket… Wouldn’t it be nice if the toilet could instead come to you? Now it can – but at a hefty cost. Allow me to …
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Picture a future where a robot would come to rescue people caught in a disaster. What would the robot look like? Maybe it could be soft and cuddly, like the Baymax robot from Disney’s Big Hero 6. Or maybe it could look like a caprine emissary of Satan. Californian robotics company Satyress has gone for …
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Do you know all about these accidental inventions? Like silly putty or potato chips? Alexander Fleming – Discovered penicillin in 1928 after noticing that mold had accidentally contaminated a petri dish and killed nearby bacteria. The mistake helped create modern antibiotics. Percy Spencer – Discovered the idea behind the microwave oven when a candy bar …
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“What’s in a name?” asked Juliet. Quite a bit if you’re trying to do good business. Even if you have an amazing product, an unmarketable name can mean no one will ever buy it. How you arrive at the name of your company, however, can often be a story in itself. Many of the world’s …
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What weird things civilizations used before their time can you think of? Gourds as bowls and cups and fish skin for clothes are only some of the weird things. Animal Horns – Hollowed horns served as cups, containers, funnels, and musical instruments. Bones – Sharpened animal bones became needles, fishhooks, awls, knives, and carving tools. …
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Do you know about children’s toys when they first came out? Here are some facts about the dark history you may have never known. Mass production during the Industrial Revolution prioritized cost over safety, leading to poorly constructed toys that broke easily. Some older crib toys and mobiles had long strings or cords, creating strangulation …
Do you think you know all these fun facts about saunas? If you know an extra fun fact, share it in the comments! Saunas are used in several countries. Countries like Finland especially, Sweden, Estonia, and Germany are all places that love their saunas. Many athletes use saunas after workouts to relax muscles and help …
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Do you know anything about Americans at Christmas? Do you think you know all the statistics on this list? Charitable donations increase significantly in December, with up to one-third of annual giving happening in the final month of the year. Common traditions include decorating the tree, opening gifts on Christmas morning, baking cookies, and watching …
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