it was invented in 1888 by a guy named Thomas Adams. It was also used in 215 BC for giving Holly Water to Greeks.
A German grocer invented gumballs in the early 1900's in New York. Double Bubble was the first type of gumball that was sold.
the mechanical reaper was invented in Virginia.
Alva J. Fisher had invented the first electric washing machine
Invented by Herman Hollerith, the machine was developed to help process data for the 1890 U.S. Census.
A lasting machine places and attaches the leather upper part of a shoe to the sole. It was invented by Jan Ernst Matzeliger. It made footwear much more affordable.