inventions

Who Invented Balloons? Why Do We Have Them at Parties?

Balloons have long been part of party festivities--perhaps even longer than some people think. Using balloons at festive events dates back thousands of years to an ancient civilization. Balloons have come a long way since their early days, when they were made out of something that would make many folks cringe.

Who Invented Bottle Caps?

Inventor William Painter first designed the bottle cap in Baltimore during the late 1800s as a way to prevent leaks. Originally called the "crown cork" cap, the bottle cap was also known as the "crown cap" or "crown.