In the late 19th century, while most women were confined to traditional household chores, Josephine Cochran emerged as a pioneer and revolutionized the way we approach one of the most mundane tasks – dishwashing. Her invention, the dishwasher, not only made kitchen cleanup more efficient but also set the stage for modern household appliances. Join…
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The (Short) Story of Zippers
The zipper might seem like just another common item around the house, but the story behind it has a lot of surprises. You’ll love reading about zippers with this colorful and fun PDF eBook, including how the zipper got its name. (You will be really glad we don’t use the original name for the zipper…
A day in Hammond Organ history
When U.S. Patent 1,956,350 was issued to Laurens Hammond on April 24, 1934, for an “electrical musical instrument,” the world of music changed forever. My first organ was a Hammond. My Aunt Vina, my school, my church and just about everyone else I knew who had an organ, had a Hammond organ. Do you know…
The Story of Laurens Hammond
e Book: Biography What is the connection between an electric clock that doesn’t tick, a device to watch a movie in 3-D, a card table that shuffles the cards for you, and a musical instrument? Learn the true story of the mischievous boy who followed his dream to become an “independent inventor” with over 100…
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 