On this day in history: In 1876, Melville R. Bissell patented the carpet sweeper. In 1942, the first advertisement to announce Little Golden Books appeared in Publishers Weekly. And in 1957, the first-ever underground nuclear explosion was detonated in an underground tunnel at the Nevada Test Site, a 1,375 square mile research center located 65…
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Coffee Break – 09.12.2016
On this day in history: In 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson sailed down what is now known as the Hudson River. In 1873, the first practical typewriter was sold to customers. And in 1940, the Lascaux cave paintings were discovered near Montignac, France, by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their…
Coffee Break – 08.22.2016
On this day in history: In 1846, the U.S. annexed New Mexico. In 1865, a patent for liquid soap was issued to William Sheppard. In 1938, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers grace the cover of Life magazine. And in 1984, the last Volkswagen Rabbit rolled off the assembly line in New Stanton, PA. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”…
Coffee Break – 08.15.2016
On this day in history: In 1848, the dental chair was patented by M. Waldo Hanchett. In 1877, Thomas Edison wrote to the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, “hello” would be a more appropriate greeting than “ahoy” when answering the telephone. In 1911, the product Crisco…
Coffee Break – 08.08.2016
On this day in history: In 1899, the refrigerator was patented by A.T. Marshall. In 1950, Whataburger opened its restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX. And in 1974, in an evening televised address, President Richard M. Nixon announced his intention to become the first president in American history to resign. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Pop Art…
Coffee Break – 07.25.2016
On this day in history: In 1832, the first recorded railroad accident in U.S. history occurred when four people were thrown off a vacant car on the Granite Railway near Quincy, Massachusetts. In 1854, the paper collar was patented by Walter Hunt, and in 1871, Seth Wheeler patented perforated wrapping paper. And, in 1946, the…