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Who patented the automatic vending machine? Earliest AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE The earliest AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE capable of working with reasonable proficiency was patented in Germany by Carl Ade in …
When was the vending machines found in vogue? First VENDING MACHINES The first VENDING MACHINES operating on the coin-in-the slot principle were the so-called ‘honesty’ tobacco boxes, which are …
Who conceived the underground railway system first? First UNDERGROUND RAILWAY The first UNDERGROUND RAILWAY was conceived by Charles Pearson, the City Solicitor and Liberal member for Lambeth, who submitted …
What is the earliest reference made to the first waterproof umbrellas? First WATERPROOF UMBRELLA The first WATERPROOF UMBRELLA are listed in an inventory of the moveable effects of King …
Who Built the First Practical Typewriter? First TYPEWRITER The first TYPEWRITER of practical utility was built in 1808 by Pellegrine Turri of Reggio Emilia, Italy for his blind friend …
Who invented traveller’s cheques? First TRAVELLER’S CHEQUES The first TRAVELLER’S CHEQUES were invented by Robert Herries as a substitute for letter of credit in Jan. 1772. They were negotiable …
Who established the first travel agency? First TRAVEL AGENCY The first TRAVEL AGENCY engaged in tourist trade was established by Thomas Cook of Leicester in 1841. By 1866 Thomas …
Who manufactured the first sports shoes? First SPORTS SHOES The first SPORTS SHOES were manufactured in 1868 with canvas uppers and rubber soles by the Candee Manufacturing Co. of …
Who were Early Mediums? First SPIRITUALIST MEDIUMS The first SPIRITUALIST MEDIUMS were Margaretta and Kate Fox, aged 14 and 11 respectively, who made what has been claimed as the …
When was the first spectacles believed to be in use? First earliest authentic reference to SPECTACLES The first earliest authentic reference to SPECTACLES dates from 1289 and is contained …
