Why Do Electrical Plugs Have Holes in the Prongs?
The original reason electrical plugs had holes isn’t the same reason they have holes these days.
The original reason electrical plugs had holes isn’t the same reason they have holes these days.
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When George Foreman was approached to become a pitchman for a low-fat grill in 1994, he had a quick answer: No.
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John Landis Mason revolutionized food preservation in 1858. Too bad he didn't see jack in terms of money for it.
From clothing made from milk to selfie toasters, these are the products that had us doing a double take.
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The vending machine, which lives in a barber shop, is full of brightly colored yarn skeins created by a local crochet designer.
From FDR’s modest Lincoln to Obama’s massive Ground Force One, here’s how the president’s car has changed over the years.
Homemade face masks can look cute, but feeling like you’re breathing in stale air isn’t exactly fun.
Forget deep-fried Oreos and deep-fried butter—thanks to Mark Zable, you can now have your beer and eat it, too.
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Joseph Lee was sick of seeing slightly stale bread get tossed in the trash, so he found a way to give it a second life.
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Design expert Sara Little Turnbull was consulting for 3M in 1958 when she was tasked with creating a better bra cup. Eventually, her design would inspire the N95 mask.
Explore the life of inventor Alexander Graham Bell, the man responsible for giving us the telephone.