F.A. Mueller invented eye contacts or “scleral lenses” made entirely of glass in 1887. Almost four years later, Jesse Reno invented the first escalator model at
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Which came first: Matches or Lighters
In 1823, Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first lighter. Chemist John Walker wasn’t far behind with his invention of the friction match in 1826. Of cours
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Which came first: Toothpaste of toothbrushes
Yes, before toothbrushes, ancient Egyptians used paste to clean their teeth around 5000 B.C. Toothbrushing tools, however, date back to 3500-3000 B.C, according
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Which came first: NHL or NBA
The NFL was the American Professional Football Association in 1920, but adopted the name National Football League in 1922. The NBA was the Basketball Associatio
