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Band aid
Brand adhesive bandages officially went on the market in 1921, and for the first few years, they were made by hand and packaged exactly as Dickson had invented them—a roll you had to trim with scissors. The Band-Aid effect refers to a quick fix; something that covers the symptoms but does not investigate and treat the underlying problem. -
vibro shave
In the mid-1920s came the Vibro-Shave, whose handle included a tiny magnet and spring that also depended upon a lightbulb socket for its electric current. When you shave, the closer you get, the smoother your skin will be and the longer the shave will last. The only problem is that close shaves can lead to razor burn and encourage ingrown hairs. People also prefer a clean shave, too, but ordinary razor blades will sometimes miss hairs that lay flat against the skin. -
Vacuum Cleaner
The vacuum was invented by James Spangler. It made cleaning carpets and rugs significantly easier -
Jukebox
Aside from the Chitlin Circuit (Black patrons and musicians), the jukebox was the only place to hear this type of music, from the late 1920's until the late 1950's. In it's heyday, the juke box provided the power to sell hundreds of records at once for artists like Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis. In 1889, Louis Glass and William S. Arnold placed a coin-operated Edison cylinder phonograph in the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco. -
automobile
There are many different types of automobiles – steam, electric, and gasoline – as well as countless styles. Exactly who invented the automobile is a matter of opinion. Earlier accounts often gave credit to Karl Benz, from Germany, for creating the first true automobile. -
Traffic light
The world's first electric traffic signal is put into place on the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. William Potts, a Detroit policeman, invented the first four-way and three-colored traffic lights. He introduced yellow lights to indicate the light would change soon. -
Electric Blender
The electric blender was invented by Stephen Poplawski. It allowed people to more easily make mixed foods such as smoothies and shakes. -
Q - tips
Leo Gerstenzang was a Polish-American inventor who in 1923 created the first contemporary cotton swab or Q-Tips. His product, which he named "Baby Gays," went on to become one of the most widely sold brand names. There are many anecdotes about how Gerstenzang came to create this invention. Q-tips or cotton swabs, are commonly used as a quick way to remove wax from the ear. They are easy to use and convenient -
The Television
The television was in tended by Philo Farnsworth, John Logie Baird, Kenjiro Takayanagi, and Charles Francis Jenkins. It allowed people to be able to have visual entertainment from the comfort of their own couch. -
Frozen Food
Quick frozen food was first tested by Clarence Birdseye. It allowed people to more easily store food and have things stored for the winter.