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Tag Archives: inventors
September 18, 1971
On September 18, 1971, Momofuku Ando marketed the first Cup Noodle (Instant Ramen) and packaged it in a waterproof polystyrene container. Poor college students worldwide went “meh”, but bought them anyway because they were so cheap. Close Bookmark and Share This … Continue reading
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Tagged Cup Noodles, inventions, inventors, Japan, Momofuku Ando, poor college students, Ramen
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July 14, 1868
On July 14, 1868, Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven, Connecticut, patented the spring-click tape measure. This is the one that with a push of a button will return the measuring length back into a circular case. It was recommended … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged Alvin J. Fellows, Connecticut, inventions, inventors, men, New Haven, tape measures, women
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July 12, 1870
On July 12, 1870, William W. Lyman of Meriden, Connecticut patented the first rotating wheel can-opener. At his death on November 15, 1891, Fluffy, his large calico cat gave the eulogy. Fluffy explained how Provider of the Moist Food, which … Continue reading
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Tagged cats, Connecticut, dogs, funerals, inventions, inventors
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May 14, 1853
On May 14, 1853, Gail Borden, land surveyor, newspaper publisher and inventor, patented his process for condensed milk. That’s right, his process. In 1853, Gail was a boy’s name. Well, it really wasn’t, but he was Gail Borden, Jr. Which … Continue reading
April 26, 1882
On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1882 inventor John Sutliff patented a perpetual motion machine (Patent No. 257,103). He labeled it “motor” and the patent clerks passed it, because even in 1882 they were on the lookout for crazy inventions … Continue reading
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Tagged invention fails, inventions, inventors, perpetual motion machines, United States
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