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E.J. de Smedt Patents Asphalt Pavement

Edward J de Smedt Patented Asphalt Pavement – May 31, 1870 On May 31, 1870 Belgian immigrant Edward J de Smedt who was at Columbia University in New York City patented asphalt pavement. So we all know what asphalt is, as we all drive on it, and have all …

The Theremin,Ruth Rendell,and Star Wars Day

Monday Explorations: Ruth Rendell, Star Wars Day and the Theremin…. This morning as I was looking over the front page of Wikipedia to see what was new, I noted that author Ruth Rendell has passed away. One would think that as a lover of mystery books I would …

Emile Berliner and the Microphone

Emile Berliner – Inventor (May 20, 1851 – August 3, 1929) This morning as I read through events that happened on this day (March 4) the one that peaked my interest was, that in 1877 Emile Berliner invented the microphone. That seemed like something I had to find out more …

William G. Morgan – Inventor of Mintonette (volleyball)

William G Morgan (23 January 1870 – 27 December 1942) Inventor of Mintonette (aka Volleyball) On February 9, 1895 William G. Morgan a YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts unveiled his new game called Mintonette. Mintonette was designed by Morgan as an indoor game, that combined a little of …

Category: Inventions and Patents

E.J. de Smedt Patents Asphalt Pavement

The Theremin,Ruth Rendell,and Star Wars Day

Emile Berliner and the Microphone

William G. Morgan – Inventor of Mintonette (volleyball)

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