Who Invented the Boom Box?...

No one can say for certain who invented the boom box (also known as ghetto blaster). During the mid 1970s, the idea of a portable stereo became popular. A look at the history of the boom box reveals that Sanyo, Panasonic and Marantz were the pioneers. Cultural Impact The concept behind...

Who Invented the Compass?...

Accounts of the history of the compass often points to 2nd century BC China as its place of origin. However there are researchers who say the Olmecs were using a compass around 1000 BC. However, the authenticity of this finding has yet to be fully verified. The Compass in Ancient China...

Who Invented Softball?...

Softball started as a winter version of baseball in 1887 during thanksgiving. This basically means that the game is a direct descendant of the original game. If you compare the two games you’ll notice that both games generally resemble each other. There are however several key...

Who Invented the Whoopee Cushion?...

Having fun is very easy especially when there are many practical joke devices available such as the whoopee cushion. Also called Razzberry Cushion and poo-poo cushion, this item creates a funny noise that resembles human flatulence or raspberry. You can easily bring this device to any...

Who Invented the MP3 Format?...

The mp3 format was invented by the MPEG Group in 1991. The history of the mp3 format indicates several people worked on the project but the accredited inventors were Ernst Eberlein, Thomas Sporer, Karhl Heinz Brandenburg, Bern Grill and Bernd Kurten. Development Mp3 was the offshoot of...

Who Invented the Umbrella?...

The long history of the umbrella makes it impossible to determine who invented it first. But there is strong evidence indicating the device has been used by many ancient cultures and civilizations. Ancient Middle East The word parasol was synonymous with umbrella during its early...

Who Invented the Sandwich?...

One of the highly popular types of food, the sandwich is known for its enticing taste and yummy ingredients. More importantly, it makes eating a more convenient experience because people can bring it easily almost anywhere they want. It is sold widely in cafes and restaurants all over the...

Who Invented the Hybrid Car?...

The hybrid car is such a suitable mode of transportation in these times of environmental and economic concerns that we tend to think of it as a recent modern invention. Actually, these vehicles have been in development for several years now. In fact, it may surprise one to know that they...