Begone Flat Hat!
Have you ever had a hat that lost its shape? The way to prevent that would be a hat stand. A hat stand can be short or tall. All hat stands have a base with a rod and a knob at the top. The difference in size comes from the difference in the size of […]
Scalding hands no more!
Did you guess what the object was? It was a spigot! There are so many objects that we use every day that we simply take for granted. One such object is the spigot or faucet. According to Merriam-Webster, a spigot is a “device that controls the flow of liquid from a large container.”
What in the world is it?
Take a look at this object. Can you tell me what it is? Please leave your answers in the comments section below and if you guess correctly you’ll get a prize! Stay tuned later in the afternoon for the answer!
Stop, pull and spray
Most people have one these; in their business, home or both. It is an extremely useful object but rarely used, which is a good thing. An early version was first invented by a Greek about 200 BC and then in 1819 a Captain made a splash with his new invention. What is this object? It […]
It’s Hair Raising!
Did you guess the object? It’s a curing iron!
What in the world is it?
Take a look at this object. Can you tell me what it is? Please leave your answers in the comments section below and if you guess correctly you’ll get a prize! Stay tuned later in the afternoon for the answer!
Briefcase to the rescue!
The briefcase. Many think it is an item that professionals use to carry documents and other items from place to place. While this is true, the briefcase has also played an important role in history.
A Midsummer Thimble
Germany was the center of production for this object that became a fingers best friend while sewing, a token of love and something Peter Pan has. What is the object? It is a thimble!
Ride like the wind Bullseye!
It is believed that horses were first domesticated around 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. Horses have helped make history in our country by helping us build communities, farm, build our industry and go to war. Where were humans during this? Either walking beside the horse or sitting in a saddle.
Let It Shine!
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have to try and communicate a message to someone without a phone, radio, or computer? What if all you had was a lantern? Would you be able to send messages using signals? That is exactly how railroad workers from the 1850’s to roughly the […]