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Who invented Christmas lights?
Q. Who invented Christmas lights?
A. Edward Hibbard Johnson hand wired the first string of Christmas tree lights in 1882.
madmysha
Dec 20, 20191 min read
When did Disneyland open?
Q. When did Disneyland open?
A. Disneyland opened for an "International Press Preview" July 17, 1955, and open to the public July 18, 1955.
madmysha
Dec 19, 20191 min read
When is Kiwi season?
Q. When is Kiwi season?
A. Depends on where you are in the world. In the US, 98% of Kiwifruit is grown in California, the season is Oct-May
madmysha
Dec 18, 20191 min read
Who took the first photograph?
Q. Who took the first photograph?
A. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took a partially successful photo in 1816. The first preserved one in1826 or 27
madmysha
Dec 17, 20192 min read
Who invented the X-Acto knife?
Q. Who invented the X-Acto Knife?
A.Polish immigrant and businessman Sundel Doniger invented the X-Acto hobby knife in the 1930's
madmysha
Dec 16, 20191 min read
When was Alaska Airlines founded?
Q. When was Alaska Airlines founded?
A. Alaska Airlines can trace back to McGee Airways in 1932, but wasn't named Alaska Airlines until 1944
madmysha
Dec 15, 20192 min read
What is the world's largest butterfly?
Q. What is the world's largest butterfly?
A. The female Queen Alexandra Birdwing is the largest known butterfly with a wingspan of over 11"!
madmysha
Dec 14, 20191 min read
How long has hot cocoa been around?
Q. How long has hot cocoa been around?
A. Between 3000-4000 years ago the Cacao plant was cultivated. Nibs were ground & mixed with water.
madmysha
Dec 13, 20192 min read
When did cheese sticks first appear?
Q. When did cheese sticks first appear?
A. The recipe first appeared in a Medieval French guidebook titled, "Le Ménagier de Paris" in 1393.
madmysha
Dec 12, 20191 min read
When were batteries invented?
Q. When were batteries invented?
A. Alessandro Volta invented the first "true" battery in 1800.
madmysha
Dec 11, 20191 min read
When was Starbucks founded?
Q. When was Starbucks founded?
A. 1971 in Seattle, Washington. It was named after the first mate in the book, "Moby Dick".
madmysha
Dec 10, 20192 min read
When were scissors invented?
Q. When were scissors invented?
A. The first scissors appeared in the Middle East 3000-4000 years ago!
madmysha
Dec 9, 20191 min read
How can you tell the difference between a Thanksgiving cactus and a Christmas cactus?
Q. What's the difference between Thanksgiving & Christmas cacti?
A. Thanksgiving=jagged teeth on the stems
Christmas=smaller, rounded stems
madmysha
Dec 8, 20191 min read
When was See's Candies founded?
Q. When was See's Candies founded?
A. Charles A. See opened his frist See's Candies shop in 1921, selling candy his mother (Mary) made.
madmysha
Dec 7, 20192 min read
What is the flag thing called that sticks out the top of a Hershey's kiss?
Q. What is the flag thing called that sticks out of a Hershey's kiss?
A. The flag is called a plume (not a nigglywiggly)
madmysha
Dec 6, 20191 min read
What is the oldest encyclopedia?
Q. What is the oldest encyclopedia?
A. Encyclopedia Britannica is the oldest english language encyclopedia. It was first printed in 1768.
madmysha
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Who created the first glass Chirstmas ornament?
Q. Who created the first glass Christmas ornament?
A. Hans Greiner is credited with making the first ornament in Lauscha, Germany in 1847.
madmysha
Dec 4, 20192 min read
How did the Christmas tree come about?
Q. How did the Christmas tree come about?
A. By the 16th century, Germans had crossed the "paradise tree" with their "Christmas Pyramid".
madmysha
Dec 3, 20192 min read
When was Geico founded?
Q. When was Geico founded?
A. Geico (Government Employees Insurance Company) was founded in 1936. The Geico Gecko was introduced in 1999.
madmysha
Dec 2, 20191 min read
When was the first light bulb invented?
Q. When was the first light bulb invented?
A. The first bulb to burn brightly, last many hours and was cost effective was created in 1879.
madmysha
Dec 1, 20191 min read
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