The phonograph, invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, is an iconic device that revolutionized music listening. It eventually led to the record players (or turntables) used in the mid-to-late 20th century, which have experienced a renaissance in the past decade. The wine color adds a touch of ...
How Thomas Edison invented a phonograph that brought new sound to the world The dance music of the Edison Phonograph is irresistible. It offers the most fascinating waltzes and spirited two-steps of the world’s, great composers as well as the popular dance music of the hour. Early Aretha...
The joy buzzer, invented in 1928, was a prank device comprising a coiled spring inside a disc worn in the palm. When the wearer shakes hands with another person, a button on the disc releases the spring, which quickly unwinds, creating a vibration that feels like a minor electric shock t...
The joy buzzer, invented in 1928, was a prank device comprising a coiled spring inside a disc worn in the palm. When the wearer shakes hands with another person, a button on the disc releases the spring, which quickly unwinds, creating a vibration that feels like a minor electric shock t...
Put them on your index cards; the word on the front and definitions on the back. Many will not have the same exact meaning as the original Latin or Greek words but they will be close. When you use your dictionary, pay close attention to the Latin or Greek words from which they are ...
Well we’ll never know, but we’ve stepped in to act as musical “ghost-writers”, or at least “list-makers”, to try and come up with 100 tracks that tell the colorful life story of jazz. Jazz was able to spread that word as soon as the phonograph was invented and the Original...
You can still visit this stuffed crew at the New York Public Library on 42nd Street. 1927: Brownie camera cogdogblog // Wikimedia Commons 1927: Brownie camera When the Brownie camera, invented in 1900 by Kodak, was released, it was the first time the public could enjoy photography as a ...
They ask that you show up to Forager 5 minutes early to make sure the sleigh leaves on time.Like I said, hopefully there's snow on the ground for the event. With the snow we're expecting tomorrow I'd think we would. Actually, the event would be even better if it was snowing WHILE...
The joy buzzer, invented in 1928, was a prank device comprising a coiled spring inside a disc worn in the palm. When the wearer shakes hands with another person, a button on the disc releases the spring, which quickly unwinds, creating a vibration that feels like a minor electric shock ...
Chanel marketed it immediately, and it was cleared off the shelves once the holidays came around. 1922: Pogo stick W. G. Phillips/Topical Press Agency // Getty Images 1922: Pogo stick The pogo stick was invented in 1919 by Russian immigrant George B. Hansburg, and by 1922 pogo sticks ...