What was the First Horror Movie?
It’s Spooktober! As usual, I’m trying to watch more horror movies during October than I do the rest of the year. I never stop watching… Read More »What was the First Horror Movie?
What Was the First National Park?
Having been a reader of the National Geographic Magazine for many years, I’ve always been intrigued by the American National Parks. Maybe one day I’ll… Read More »What Was the First National Park?
Who Invented Astrology?
I am a Sagittarius. I don’t know what that could mean, except that I was born between November 22 and December 21. That said, for… Read More »Who Invented Astrology?
Who Invented Television?
Some time ago, I wrote about Philo Farnsworth, a man who played a big role in the development of the television set. That’s when I… Read More »Who Invented Television?
Who Invented the Etch A Sketch?
I recently learned that the Etch A Sketch toy had been created by a Frenchman. If you want to know, in France, we call it… Read More »Who Invented the Etch A Sketch?
Who Invented the Chocolate Chip Cookie?
I love classic recipes, great ones that work every time. For the brownies, I love Katherine Hepburn’s, it’s always a success. After multiple disappointing attempts… Read More »Who Invented the Chocolate Chip Cookie?
Who Invented the Vinyl Record?
A recent article from the Guardian recently stated that, even if the numbers are far behind streaming, obviously, the vinyl sales in the US are… Read More »Who Invented the Vinyl Record?
Who Invented the Treadmill?
I recently realized that the first time the superhero The Flash used his famous cosmic treadmill was in a comic book published in 1961. Just… Read More »Who Invented the Treadmill?
When Did the First Marathon Take Place?
I was reading in the local news about a half-marathon that took place the previous weekend. I didn’t know they ran only half the distance.… Read More »When Did the First Marathon Take Place?
What Was the First Gaming Console Ever Made?
While researching my article about the first video game, I naturally stumbled upon the history of gaming consoles. Having played with an Atari 2600 as a… Read More »What Was the First Gaming Console Ever Made?
Who Invented the Electric Stove?
I recently wrote about the invention of the toaster. In this article, I wrote about the toaster coming from the Copeman Electric Stove Company. I… Read More »Who Invented the Electric Stove?
Who Invented the VHS?
I recently moved to a new house and, as I’m still unpacking my things, I found my last VHS tapes. One is a documentary about… Read More »Who Invented the VHS?