Daily Archives: August 12, 2013

August 12, 1851/1856

On THIS DAY IN TWISTED-HISTORY in 1851, Isaac Singer patented the sewing machine and talented women and fashion designers worldwide were grateful. On the other hand, on this same date in 1856, Anthony Fass patented the accordion, and little fat Wisconsin kids everywhere lived to cursed his name, except for Weird Al Yankovic, who used … Continue reading

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