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Bottle openers are a handheld item that you’ve probably never thought much about except for when you want to crack a cold one. The little tool that you probably have on your key ring or in a drawer at home actually has a long history…

Nothing is better than an ice cold drink. Scratch that – nothing’s better than an ice cold drink when it’s on a coaster. These little mats have been saving our coffee tables for over a century! Pour yourself a drink and read on! The full…

It may seem antiquated in this day of laptops and smartphones, but the mouse pad still deserves its moment in the spotlight. After all, we wouldn’t be quite where we are in technology without it. Who invented mouse pads? Why? Click through and find out…

You use it for school, to-do lists, diary entries, and meeting notes. The notebook is one of the greatest inventions of all time! It’s an item that’s greatly contributed to where we are in the world today. Who thought to bind pieces of paper together?…

The lantern is a staple of camping trips, outdoor décor, and various celebrations. It has a bright place in our lives, but you probably haven’t given too much thought to its fascinating history. Who invented the lantern? What was it originally used for? Let’s illuminate…

It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky… it’s all together ooky. No, I’m not talking about the Addams Family. I’m talking of course about Halloween – the wonderful holiday where we can all dress as someone else and eat a bunch of tasty treats.…

Measurements are part of our everyday lives. We use them to bake cookies, pass a math test, and figure out the exact dimensions of our kitchen counter. It only makes sense then to know the story behind all those feet, meters, and pounds! Where did…

If you’ve ever been caught singing in the rain, you know the value of a good umbrella! This handy item has been keeping our heads nice and dry since it made its debut thousands of years ago. Who invented the umbrella? Why? Put on your…

We use them at tailgates, backyard barbeques, and cross-country road trips. Did you ever stop and wonder, though, where did my portable cooler come from? These items get the party started, but few people know much about their history. Who invented the cooler? Why? Chill…

Do you remember that family vacation you took to Disney World? Chances are, if you have a Mickey Mouse keychain on your car keys, you think about that trip every day. While they may be small and sold all over the country, keychains still make…