In 1875, the director of
the United States Patent Office sent his resignation and advised that his
department be closed. He claimed there was nothing left to invent!!
These inventions never had a chance of being popular:
But aren't you glad these were invented?
(howstuffworks.com)
Reality TV
Do you remember Jordin Sparks?
Amid all the reality TV stars these days, you
might not.
Sparks won the sixth season of "American
Idol" way back in 2007.
Reality TV is a lot like voyeurism; it's
like looking through your
neighbor's kitchen or bedroom window without them knowing.
neighbor's kitchen or bedroom window without them knowing.
Cartoons
Political cartoons printed in early periodicals
satirized people and
issues,
providing both a good laugh and food for thought.
Toilets
Toilets have funny nicknames, such as "head," "can,"
"loo" and "privy." The funniest nickname—crapper-- may be
attributed to Thomas Crapper, the device's supposed inventor. In reality,
Thomas Crapper didn't invent the toilet. Although he was a plumber and did hold
patents, including three for water
closets, Crapper can't take credit for the combination of bowl, plumbing and
flushing mechanism we recognize today as a toilet. That honor goes to Sir John
Harington who installed a flush
toilet in the palace of Queen Elizabeth in 1591.
Cell phones
The world's first commercial hand-held mobile phone was barely mobile at
all. It measured 13 by 1.75 by 3.5 inches (330 by 44 by 89 millimeters) and
weighed 28 ounces (793 grams). Compare that to an Apple iPhone 4, which is just
4.5 inches (115.2 millimeters) high and tips the scale at 4.8 ounces (137
grams).
Bras
The bra was invented in the early 1900’s, but got its characteristic
cups later on.
The original invention was
meant to flatten the chest, not lift it up.
Duct tape
Although duct tape may be the right
tool for keeping this guy quiet, it began as a serious solution.
During World War II, the U.S. military needed a
strong, waterproof tape to help keep ammunition cases dry. By modifying medical
tape, researchers at Johnson & Johnson came up
with a three-ply tape that sandwiched a fabric mesh between a layer of
polyethylene on top and a rubber-based adhesive on the bottom.
THESE ARE CLEVER & THEY’RE COMING VERY SOON!!
(Some are already here.)
(Thank you, Carole!!)
Bike Pack

THESE ARE CLEVER & THEY’RE COMING VERY SOON!!
(Some are already here.)
(Thank you, Carole!!)
Bike Pack
Traffic Signal with Hour glass timer
Solar Charging while Parking
No more Blind Spots (rear view mirror)
Wearable wireless mouse
Hoodie Backpack
Hidden Power Outlet
Ruler with holes for precision
Eco friendly Toilet
You will have no problem finding the keyhole
Bicycle Parking
Digital Measuring Cup
Built-in Wall Extension Cord
iPhone Lens
Compact Boots
Digital Ink for Tablets
Solar Charging Window Stickies
Knife Set
Rubik's cube For the Blind
Self Locking Bike
Solar Powered Camping Tent
Want a dog that that you don't have to feed--just oil?
The first rule of tinkering is to save all the
parts----fishducky
