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Entries for 2019

• December 19, 2019 Christmas and Video Games The holiday season brings family gatherings, cozy firesides, decadent meals, and a surplus of gift exchanges. While this time of year can get hectic, it also provides a chance for many to relax and enjoy some recreational activities....
• November 21, 2019 Thanksgiving Gratitude for the Electric Stove Thanksgiving brings many warm memories of family, friends, and lots of delicious food. Home cooks pull out all the stops during this epic eating adventure, creating favorite dishes like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and apple pie, and filling the air with mouth watering scents....
• October 25, 2019 Radar: From Wars to Baseball We’re perhaps most familiar with the use of radar guns by the police for catching speeders—a practice that started shortly after World War II and became increasingly common throughout the following decades....
• September 22, 2019 Robots in History: Origins of Automation Though robots and automation are in use today in a wide variety of industries, robotics is still considered a futuristic idea. Many may be surprised to learn that the first electronic robots were built in 1948....
• August 16, 2019 Measuring Electric Power: Invention of the Electricity Meter Without fail, August brings some of the hottest, sunniest days we see all year. While this may lead some to spend more time indoors to escape the blazing heat, all that sunshine certainly has its upside....
• July 1, 2019 The Ice Maker: Origins of a Summer Staple The 4th of July is the harbinger of summer. With its approach come outdoor cookouts, barbeques, and a host of cold treats. Although people eat outside to enjoy the summer warmth, they often make sure to bring along ice to keep their food cool and drinks frosty....
• June 18, 2019 A Father’s Day Gift: Self-Operating Lawn Mowers As we recently celebrated Father’s Day, we’re taking a closer look at a classic machine that many fathers are handy with: the lawn mower. How has the lawn mower evolved to the self-operating, robotic varieties we have today, which enable dads to sit back and relax? Their humble beginnings date all the way back to 1830, when English engineer Edwin Beard Budding created the cylinder mower....
• May 15, 2019 Planting Season Revolutionized: The Introduction of Lawn Sprinklers There’s a Keystone in every great invention. Spring is finally here, and lawns and gardens across the countryare coming back to life. However, this fresh greeneryneed more than warmth and sunshine—many planting season growths require a dependable source of water for consistent irrigation....
• April 17, 2019 Money Matters: Tax Day, Stocks, and How We Get Our Data There’s a Keystone in every great invention. Unless an extension was requested, you’re probably well aware of Tax Day, April 15th, the day when taxpayers submit individual income tax returns and pay their portion to the U....
• March 27, 2019 Keeping Track of Time: Understanding Time Zones and Standard Time There’s a Keystone in every great invention. Daylight Saving Time (DST) recently began in the United States. We all "sprang forward," pushing our clocks forward by one hour....
• February 18, 2019 Electronics in Music Production: Key Equipment and Components There’s a Keystone in every great invention. The 61st annual Grammy Awards Show recently broadcasted to millions and we thought we’d dive into some of the electronics involved in producing the music that we listen to and love....
• January 15, 2019 The Invention and Story of Modern-Day Blenders There’s a Keystone in every great invention. Blenders appear in kitchens around the world, mixing, pureeing, and emulsify food into a wide range of delicious drinks, sauces, and more....