Not many people realize that the first vacuum cleaner was invented by a gentleman by the name of Ives W. McGaffney in the year 1866 A.D. And there probably are even fewer who know that it didn’t run by electricity, and definitely not by Roomba batteries, but by a crank. If you think you hate vacuuming with a passion right now, can you imagine if you had to crank it up before having all kinds of fun pushing it around the house? Of course, none of that matters today, because most vacuum cleaners run by electricity, while other run on…
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Did you know that the word camouflage is actually derived from the French word camoufler, which means to disguise or blind? Many different camouflage patterns were created to disguise the American military during World War II, and Congress even recently passed a $106 billion war-spending bill that provides 70,000 camouflage uniforms to troops who are in Afghanistan. Although camouflage is traditionally used in military settings, it is also commonly used in fashion. Since there are many types of camouflage that are used to make countless forms of clothes, camo clothing is beneficial in a variety of ways. 1. Types of…
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Our homes would be woefully incomplete without chairs. We use them everyday, whether it’s a kitchen or dining room chair around the dining table for family meals or an armchair to read or watch television. Some of the most common, and not so common, types of chairs were invented thanks to famous designers–some of whom initially had nothing do with furniture design. Here are three surprising furniture designers and their designer chairs: 1. Did you know that Charles Darwin technically invented the office chair? He added wheels to his armchair while he worked in order to move around his office…
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You might not consider it, but the correct mattress can improve your wellness considerably. All mattress brands offer different things. There are many reasons to start sleeping on the right mattress and here’s why: A good mattress brand will help keep you strong and healthy Sleep is vital for a strong immune system and it can help keep you feeling refreshed. When we are asleep, our bodies go about their ability to heal themselves. The right mattress can boost your energy and revitalize you When you’re getting a good night’s rest, thanks to a good mattress, you’ll feel energized and…
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Everybody’s got a pair of sunnies in their bag. And if you don’t have a bag, you have a car. And if you don’t have a bag or a car, you have bedroom. See where we’re going here? Everyone has old pairs of sunglasses lying around. That’s what makes it so easy to fix scratched sunglass lenses. But despite their titular promise of keeping the sun out of your eyes, some brands simply don’t do as well as others in that department. In fact, it’s really not a “brand” issue as much as it’s a “type” issue. For example, the…
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We’ve all scratched our sunglasses before. Sometimes, an errant wall or corner can do the damage. Sometimes, you don’t even realize it’s happened until you pull them out of your purse only to discover the undignified terror that’s befallen your lenses. One of the most common questions to ask yourself in the immediate aftermath of such a tragedy is, “Why?” Then you realize you were careless about protecting your shades and therefore now must suffer the consequences. A better question to ask would be, “Can you fix scratched sunglasses at all?” The answer, luckily for you, is a resounding yes!…
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Nearly every household in America has a vacuum cleaner, but still only a few use new robotic vacuum technology, like that of the Roomba 580. However, thanks to recent advances in sensor and robotics technology, devices like the Roomba 580 can now bring straightforward and automated cleaning to your home at an affordable price. Robotic vacuum cleaners can be beneficial to many different kinds of people. If you have mobility concerns, robot vacuums can clean your floor so that you do not have to get up or find a difficult solution to cleaning your home. Also, if you are just…
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