The first chocolate bar was invented by Cadbury from England, way back in 1842. Cadbury remains a giant in the UK chocolate industry.
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Microscopes have contributed greatly to modern medicine. Before the development of the microscope, many believed that illnesses were caused by spirits or poisonous gases. The invention led researchers to identify bacteria and other microorganisms, leading to the development of effective and life-saving medicine.
Eleanor Abbott invented the beloved game, Candy Land, for children recovering from polio. Abbott sent her game design to Milton Bradley, and in 1949, Candy Land was sold to the public. The game is now available in CD-ROM, can be played on hand-held electronic devices, and has even had many special editions.
Isaac Newton’s cranium remained unscathed when he discovered gravity. The story that he got the idea to develop his laws of motion by an apple falling on his head is a myth – Newton merely stated that he was inspired by watching an apple fall from a tree.
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Microscopes have contributed greatly to modern medicine. Before the development of the microscope, many believed that illnesses were caused by spirits or poisonous gases. The invention led researchers to identify bacteria and other microorganisms, leading to the development of effective and life-saving medicine.
Eleanor Abbott invented the beloved game, Candy Land, for children recovering from polio. Abbott sent her game design to Milton Bradley, and in 1949, Candy Land was sold to the public. The game is now available in CD-ROM, can be played on hand-held electronic devices, and has even had many special editions.
Isaac Newton’s cranium remained unscathed when he discovered gravity. The story that he got the idea to develop his laws of motion by an apple falling on his head is a myth – Newton merely stated that he was inspired by watching an apple fall from a tree.
It took a mere three weeks for Microsoft to sell its first one million units of Xbox after the console’s release. Did you know that it would take about 485 billion Xbox 360’s, laid side-by-side, to construct a bridge to the sun? A pretty useless fact, but interesting nonetheless!
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