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TOY INVENTION HISTORY
In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever made- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into history
- In 1982, Lonnie Johnson was testing a heat pump when one surprise blast sparked the invention of the Super Soaker that reshaped water fights
- In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- In 1943, Richard James knocked a tension spring off a shelf: The strange motion helped create the slinkyBack in 1943, in a workshop filled with ship parts and the hum of wartime, Richard James stumbled upon a fascinating phenomenon – a tension...18 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- How Richard James Dropped a Spring and Accidentally Created the SlinkyA naval engineer accidentally discovered the Slinky in 1943. Richard James noticed a spring behaving unusually. This observation led to the...29 Apr, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- Did you know: Parents hung babies outside windows in ‘baby cages’ for fresh airWhile modern parents rely on parks, strollers, and balconies for fresh air, families in the 1920s sometimes turned to the sky, literally, t...09 Mar, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Steve Jobs: 'Let's go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday'Steve Jobs once said, "Let's go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday." The quote reflects his belief in focus...23 Feb, 2026, 02.29 AM IST
- Quote Of The Day By Henry Ford: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”Henry Ford's revolutionary assembly line transformed car manufacturing, making automobiles accessible to the masses. Despite early failures...07 Jan, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- 5 fun places to take your kids in New York this weekend ahead of Child Health DayNew York City welcomes autumn with a host of family-friendly activities, coinciding with Child Health Day. Explore Climate Fest at the Amer...20 Sep, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos' space race feud with Elon Musk reignites as Project Kuiper challenges Starlink. But is there enough room in the orbit?The rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos heats up again as Amazon launches its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites, aiming to comp...30 Apr, 2025, 06.04 PM IST
- Mr. Trump, do you realize how much the world has changed since you were President?Donald Trump returns to a transformed world. Israel's advanced intelligence operations have weakened Iran, presenting new diplomatic opport...26 Nov, 2024, 12.45 PM IST
- The untold story of Monopoly's creator: How one woman changed board games foreverCharles Darrow popularized Monopoly in 1933, but its origins lie with Lizzie Magie's The Landlord's Game in 1904. Magie's game aimed to tea...21 Apr, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
- View: How titles helped the British monarchy thriveThe British TV serials Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister were a hit in India. Sunil Mittal of Bharti Enterprises received an honorary kni...01 Mar, 2024, 11.58 PM IST
- What 'Pocahontas' tells us about Disney, for better and worseIf we are going to look back at Disney's history with animated movies, however, as the company has invited people to do with its 100th-anni...17 Dec, 2023, 03.22 PM IST
- 2023 National Room Cleaning Day: Know History, significance and ways to revamp your space responsiblyNational Clean Up Your Room Day is an annual observance that takes place on May 10. It is a day dedicated to encouraging people of all ages...10 May, 2023, 05.21 PM IST
- AI supercharges battle of web search titansMicrosoft has gone all-in with a multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI, the firm behind the world's most buzzy bot ChatGPT, hoping to re...07 Feb, 2023, 08.54 PM IST
- ET AI person of the year: Elon Reev MuskMusk is EI AI person on the year because he’s such a chaos. Because he’s such a hoot. Because he’s (still) so very rich. Because he’ll brin...31 Dec, 2022, 11.01 PM IST
- Butter chicken: Various versions of the classic dish is being served to attract the millennialsButter chicken’s place within Indian culinary history has always been guaranteed. Its popularity remains undiminished.03 Feb, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
- Philips partners Amazon to tap the burgeoning e-commerce marketThe Imaginative Lighting Range will sport popular Disney characters like Spiderman, Mickey Mouse, Sulley and Mike among others.23 Jul, 2014, 02.47 PM IST
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