If I could go back in time I would go back and see how my parents grew up. I would want to see the difference between how I am growing up and how they grew up. I would also like to learn the differences in how my parents were raised from each other. Since my parents didn’t have smart TV’s or cell phones like most kids do now, it would be fun to see what they used for there entertainment. It would also be really fun to see how different the fashion was as well.
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The Postcard and Other Inventions
The Postcard
The postcard is a rectangle piece of paper used to write and send a letter. This was really helpful because it was one of the fastest ways to talk to people. The postcard also had a picture on one side of the card so you could show where you are for example the beach.
Gatling Gun
The Gatling gun is a multi barrel gun invented during the civil war. This gun was very important because it was an automatic gun and most guns weren’t or were not as high tech. It was really popular because of how it was made during the civil war.
Linoleum
Linoleum is a floor covering made out of linseed oil. This was very popular and it was used in many peoples houses and also used in schools and offices. People loved linoleum because it was so durable. Even though linoleum is one of the oldest flooring types it is still used today.
Ratcheting Wrench
The ratcheting wrench is a wrench that spins while you use it. It was the most popular tool of its time and is used to loosen and tighten bolts and screws. The ratcheting wrench is still used today and are in most peoples tool boxes.
The Ironing Board and other Inventions
The Ironing Board
The ironing board is a board with soft material covering it used to iron clothes on. This was really helpful because before the ironing board was invented people used their kitchen tables. When it was invented it was targeted to women because the women use to stay home and take care of their children and the house while men went to work.
The Twist Drill Bit
The twist bit is a small metal rod used to cut through wood and other objects. There are also different styles meant for different materials. An interest fact about this invention is that it helped carve Mt Rushmore. Now it is used to carve into all sorts of products.
The Lever Action Repeating Rifle
The repeating rifle is a rifle that uses a lever to shoot. This was really important when it was invented because it was invented during the civil war and it could also shoot may bullets at a fast pace. This gun was very high tech compared to other guns back then.
The Internal Combustion Engine
The combustion engine is an engine that generates motive power by burning gasoline or oil. The first the combustion engine was used in a vacuum engine. Now a little about the inventor Samuel Brown, Samuel was an English engineer who was born in 1799. He was also called the father of the gas engine.
My Invention
An invention I think would be helpful is a baby translator. That way you could understand what your baby is saying. For example if a baby is crying you could understand why. You can also understand what food they like and dislike or if there scared of something. This would also be a big step in history
The Twine Binder and other Inventions
Masson Jar
The mason jar is a glass jar used to store food and other items. A reason why people love the mason jar was because they were strong and cheap. Most people used it to keep their canned foods fresh. John Mason was 26 when he first invented the mason jar and also made a fortune off of it.
Salt and Pepper Shakers
The salt and pepper shaker is a salt container that dispenses the salt and pepper. Before they became useful most people thinked they were dum and didn’t have a purpose. The salt and pepper shaker has holes at the top for the salt and pepper to come out of. Some people don’t use salt and pepper shakers, they will put ground salt in a bowl and use it that way.
The Pencil Eraser
The pencil eraser is an object that removes marks left by pencils. One of the most common place for them to be in is a school or office. It was really popular and very helpful. Now pencil erasers come in lots of colors. There are also just single erasers alone.
Twine Binder
The twine binder is a farm tool used to harvest wheat. This was one of the best invention for gardening and was way faster then most machines. This also was a took less time and work. John Appleby is a Wisconsin inventor and invented the twine binder in the 1870s.
4 World Inventions
Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is tissue paper used to clean the butt. Toilet paper is so commonly used there are 7 billon rolls made every year. A interesting fact about toilet paper is it is made out of tree bark. Toilet paper was first used in America then other countries such as China started using it. The inventor of toilet paper is Joseph Gayetty, he is an American inventor born in 1827.
Washing Machine
The washing machine is a home appliance that is used to wash clothes. The washing machine is used in most homes, but before the washing machine people would hand wash them with soap and water. Most people may use washing machines but some people still don’t and just use their sinks. Now a little about the inventor Jacob Christian Schaffer. He was a german professor and he was a very smart man and well known for his book on medical uses of plants for doctors and pharmacists. He was a philosopher as well as inventor.
Condensed Milk
Condensed milk is cow’s milk that has had more than 50% of the water removed from it. It can be canned and last for years. Sometimes it has sugar added to it making it sweetened condensed milk. This form of milk is most popular today and used in many dessert recipes all around the world. In the 1800s Nicolas Appert of France and Gail Borden of the US, condensed milk to help with the difficulties with storing milk for more than a few hours. Borden wanted this more because he saw many deaths from poorly obtained milk from cows. His name is still known today for condensed milk. Sugar was also added to it as a preservative. Baking with it is the most common use and makes macaroons delicious.
Sleeping Cars
The sleeping car is a railway passenger car that has beds for passengers to rest on long trips. It was made for comfortable travel on overnight trips. George Pullman was the creator of this car. He made them in 1865. This car was fancier and cost more than others and this made the railway a lot more money.
My way of doing School
I Like to do my school self taught. I like self taught because I can focus on my work with out any distractions. Since I am homeschooled I can wakeup at the time I want and start my school. When I was in public school it was harder for me to focus when there is a ton of people around me. It is also hard for me to have to stay in one spot all day but with homeschool I can take breaks and do my school anywhere.
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Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong is an American astronaut born in 1930 died in 2012. Neil was the first man to walk on the moon which was a big step in history. He was not only an astronaut he was also a University professor and did a couple other things. Neil had 3 kids, his daughter Karen Armstrong died at the age of two due to pneumonia. One of Neil’s most famous quotes is “that’s one small step for a man but a leap for mankind”
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4 Inventions that Changed the World
The Safety Elevator
The safety elevator is an elevator that incorporates clamps to stop the elevator. The inventor Elisha Otis risked his life just to show his invention and make money. Otis had two sons and his wife ended up passing away when one of them was still in diapers. The safety elevator works by having a safety brake on the bottom and when it detects high speed going down it jams the brake and stops the elevator from falling. Before this invention buildings were only limited to six floors but now we are able to have over hundred. The safety elevator made skyscrapers possible.
The Syringe
The syringe is a needle that can inject fluids into a body or object. The syringe was very popular in the medical industry because the doctors need something to inject medicine into their patient. The syringe also is used with food to make dough or other things. Alexzander wood was Scottish physician born in 1817 and invented the syringe in 1844. The syringe was never planed to be invented which is pretty interesting since it became such a important invention.
The Egg Beater
The egg beater is a whisk that is used to mix eggs and other foods. The egg beater was invented in 1856 which means that it has been around for a very long time. The eggbeater is used today very commonly and is used in huge cookie factories. The egg beater has many different types of styles and sizes and are used in homes.
The Bessemer Process
The bessemer process is where steel from molten pig iron is developing in an open furnace. This process was important because it was the first inexpensive way of doing this which helped a lot. New ways to melt iron and other medals were discovered and that is why it is not used anymore. In the 1800s this was one of the best ways to melt iron.
My Favorite Art Style
My favorite art style is abstract art. I like this style because I like to be free and not having to be perfect. With abstract art the artist can have fun without the pressure to have exact form. I like how I don’t have to used perfect form with this style and I have more freedom to paint what I want. It also allows me to be messy. There are many great abstract artist like Hilma Klint, Picasso and Pollack but my favorite is Vincent Van Gogh. He made art that didn’t need to be perfect to look beautiful. This is why abstract is my favorite type of style in art.
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