People who know how to party understand that they cannot have a great party unless some kind of fruit punch is available for the partygoers. Fruit punch is a famous cocktail that can be alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It perfectly balances sweetness, citrus, spirit, dilution, and spice. Many would say that a perfect punch would be … Read more
Eating candy makes you feel good, and it can even prod you to smile. The sugar treat often brings happy memories. It can help you settle down, and give you a boost if your energy goes down. Candy production has a very long history, as it started with the honey-based sweet treats the ancient Egyptians … Read more
Aren’t you curious about who invented toffee? This traditional confection is produced with sugar, butter, and water and is boiled to let the sugar caramelize. Manufacturers use the pulling method to make softer toffees while others pour them into trays to produce harder ones. Afterward, the toffees are cut into bite sizes. Toffee’s history is … Read more
The history of inventions is pretty incredible, mainly due to the range of items worth looking into. In fact, something as deeply embedded into society as sitting has its own origin story that makes it well worth the time and effort. In this case, let’s look into something so mundane that people accept it as … Read more
Your childhood won’t be complete if you haven’t experienced playing one of the most popular playground games. Of course, we’re talking about hopscotch, a game that entails tossing a small object into a pattern of triangles or rectangles outlined on the ground. Players then hop, jump, skip through the spaces and retrieve the item without … Read more
You can never go wrong with fried foods. Who doesn’t love crispy fried chicken or deep-fried hotdogs? We even serve fried ice cream now. Fried foods tend to be everyone’s favorite. This is because they have the two characteristics that busy people are looking for: delicious and easy to cook. While French fries are a … Read more
Applesauce is a basic food item that needs very few ingredients to make. At the most, you only need chopped cooking apples, water or apple cider, sweetener (stevia, honey, or white sugar), and ground cinnamon. Although the origin of applesauce is impossible to trace, records show that it was around since the 14th or 17th … Read more
Soup is a very versatile dish. It can be served regularly at home or in fine dining on special occasions. It has several types; you can have it with pork, beef, seafood, chicken, and vegetables. Honestly, throw whatever ingredients you have in boiling water, and you’ll have a yummy bowl of soup. It is also … Read more
It’s pretty difficult to imagine sleeping without a bed nowadays. Beds are pretty ubiquitous, and people tend to overlook the comfort they provide after a long day’s work. They envelop your tired body and induce a peaceful night’s slumber. Depending on your preference and needs, several types of beds are currently available. The materials are … Read more
We’re here to give some of the more mundane and common items some of the limelight in the form of invention history! It might sound a little boring, but you’d be surprised how many of these items actually have a rather interesting story. After all, it’s not just about the invention of the item, but … Read more