The First Commercially Sold Mouthwash Actually Invented a Malady for the Product to Cure
by: Geoff Ficke
The first commercially successful mouthwash product is still one of the most famous: Listerine. First marketed in the late 19th century as a surgical antiseptic, the product enjoyed modest success. Listerine was created by Dr. Joseph Lawrence and Jordan Lambert [...]
Who Invented the VHS Video Tape?
Philips was the first manufacturer to introduce the VCR ‘Video Cassette Recording’ in 1972. Although the first system no longer exists, VCR is still the popular acronym to use when talking about any home video devices. The next home system to become popular was from well known manufacturer Sony; it [...]
Who Invented the Toothbrush?
For many of us, brushing the teeth is an indispensable routine that helps prevent cavities and tooth decay. But did you ever wonder when this important oral regimen started? Who invented the first toothbrush?
The Babylonians are credited as the first to use what appears to be the forerunner of the modern toothbrush. [...]
Posted in Camp Invention on Aug 16th, 2010 No Comments »
Who Invented Fireworks
Fireworks have existed for several thousand years. Many historians believe that the Chinese are credited with the invented of fireworks over 2000 to 2500 years back. The early fireworks were discovered by accident by these ancient people when bamboo sticks exploded in their camp fires.
These people were so much frightened by the [...]
Who Invented Bacon?
There is not much information about who invented bacon but the bacon or also known as bacoun, was being used to generally describe the pork. Bacon is the meat from the sides, belly or back of a pig. Meat of other animals can also be used to prepare bacon-like meat. It is cured [...]
Who Invented Bifocal Contact Lenses? ? Mystery Solved
Before we get to the invention bifocal contact lens, we need to go back a bit further to see the evolution of contact lenses. The idea of the general principal of a contact lens was made my none other than Leonardo Di Vinci in 1508, yes the famous [...]
Who Invented The Segway
The Segway in an electronic and a unique vehicle powered by battery having only two wheels, it balances itself while the rider stands on it with the feet placed on bases located on the inside frame of both wheels. There controls for acceleration and braking and there is a steering feature in [...]
A Quick Read for Those Wondering Who Invented Lipstick
Because lipstick evolved over a period of years, it is hard to give one person total credit for the invention. However, as we explore who invented Lipstick it is clear that the Egyptians were among some of the first people to use and actually keep records of [...]
Facts About Karaoke That You Never Knew – Who Invented Karaoke?
Karaoke has become a favorite amongst all age groups ,although the ones that may know the least about it are the seniors. Yet in a sense they know more about it then the younger ones. Years ago this golden age group, were in the habit [...]
Who Really Invented The Telephone
The history books tell us that Alexander Graham Bell was the first inventor of the telephone. But, it seems that there is some discrepancy over the matter. In 1870, there was another gentleman by the name of Elisha Gray who had also been working diligently to conclude thirty years of communication [...]