Did you know?

[Henry Hawk]

So, who invented the paperclip?

a question that has been bothering you for years now...well let me tell you:


When Johann Vaaler patented his paper clip in 1901, therealready were similar designs on the books. William Middlebrook of Waterbury, Connecticut patented his design in 1899. Cornelius Brosnan of Springfield, Massachusetts patented his Konaclip in 1900.


So, who was first? Well, it is thought to be Johann Vaaler. Drawings of his design date to early 1899, but since Norway had no patent law at the time, he had to seek patent rights in Germany and the US in the following years.

Johann Vaaler was born on 15 March 1866 in Aurskog, Norway. Known as an innovator in his youth, he graduated in electronics, science and mathematics. He was employed by the owner of a invention office when he invented the paperclip in 1899.

[~Daisy~]

Hmm well I want to invent something. Someone, quick, tell me what to invent.

[Henry Hawk]

Hmm well I want to invent something. Someone, quick, tell me what to invent.

I got it.....the dojamaflopper!!!...we will co-patent this together and become filthy, stinkin rich!!!

[awol]

room temperature superconductor.

guaranteed you'll be rich beyond the dreams of avarice.

[IYT]

a healthy, good tasting, satisfying cigarette

[Henry Hawk]

The can opener was invented 48 years after cans were introduced...


The can opener was invented in 1858 by American Ezra Warnet. There also is a claim that Englishman Robert Yeates invented the can opener in 1855. But the can opener did not become popular until, ten years later, it was given away for free with canned beef....

[Henry Hawk]

Milk chocolate was invented by Daniel Peter, who sold the concept to his neighbour Henri Nestlé.......

the candy Nestle Crunch takes on a whole new meaning if he had not sold it.....

[followsthewolf]

How long do you suppose it would take to shovel this into the Adults Only thread?