Mary Phelps Jacob Invents the Bra, 1910
American socialite teenager Mary Phelps Jacob solved a problem experienced by women of her time who wore uncomfortable corsets that were stiffened with whalebone.
Fashion was […]
Frank Epperson Invents the Popsicle, 1905
Frank Epperson from San Francisco was just 11-years old when he accidentally invented the Popsicle in 1905. He left a drink he had made from flavoured […]
Margaret Knight Invents a Machine to Make Flat Bottom Paper Bags
From a very young age, American Margaret Knight (1838-1914) liked to build things. She came up with her first invention when she was just twelve […]
Hayley Todesco, 2014 Google Science Fair Winner
Congratulations Hayley Todesco!
This 18 year-old from Calgary, Alberta is the 2014 Google Science Fair winner in the 17-18 year-old category. AND, in another competition, she […]
Chester Greenwood Invents Earmuffs, 1873
Chester Greenwood, thank you for keeping our ears warm! Did you know that March 13 is Earmuff Day in the United States? It was on […]