Editor’s note: This piece originally was published on Oct. 23, 2005, as part of David Harding’s “Everyday History” column in The World-Herald. The horseless carriage first appeared on Omaha streets when merchant Emil Brandeis paid the ungodly sum of $ 5,000 …
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The gin and tonic might be the simplest cocktail to prepare, but it has a whole lot of history behind its invention. Alcoholics around the world swear by this humble alcoholic drink that doesn’t require fancy mixing skills to be prepared. All that goes …
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We have it so easy these days. We can get news and entertainment just by turning on a TV, maintain our dental hygiene by brushing our teeth and go for a jog with the proper footwear to match. Life wasn’t always this simple. There was a time when the TV …
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Blueprints behind famous inventions
New York Daily News … the patents behind some of the world's most famous designs and reworked them into a series of vintage-inspired blueprints that reveal both the mechanics and the history of the iconic objects. Take a look back at the origins of these classic inventions. |
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Wescott Library Hosts Workshop Exploring the Science Behind Common …
Patch.com Copes will tell tell stories that are not widely known about Minnesota inventions and inventors, including the importance of “mistakes” and experiments that don't turn out the way we expect. The free event, hosted by Wescott Library in Eagan, is … |