Melissa Cameron's blog

The History of Nasal Spray – Up Your Nose

The history of nasal spray is, in many ways, more of a history of accidents that one of carefully carried out research.  That is not to say that nasal spray, which is often used as a hay fever treatment, is not scientifically based.  It’s just that many of the earliest discoveries were things that people and doctors noticed more than the product of laboratory experiments.

The History of Tagging – It’s What You Make of It That Counts

I have often said that every generation thinks that they invented sex and music.  I might now add that this generation thinks that it invented tagging.  However, tags have been used for centuries to label and classify items that are discreet parts of a group.  They have also been used by stores to label goods and by courts to mark ownership and land boundaries.  However, modern tags have their own uses, specifically to show someone’s online identity.

The History of Ellipticals – A Smooth Transition in Exercise Technology

As people today become more and more health and fitness conscious, the fitness equipment industry must keep pace in designing better and better machines. And done that they have. But do you know where this technology came from? How did somebody come up with these ideas? Well, first, they had to start with a goal.

The History of Skin Care – Much More Than Skin Deep

Get more than two American women in the same room and the conversation will quickly turn to speculation about the best anti-aging skin products.  This is not surprising.  Archeologists have discovered cosmetics in Egyptian pyramids, and even the Bible tells the story of how Queen Esther used skin care items to make herself beautiful for her night with the king.

The History of Antihistamine Drugs – A Timeline

We tend to think of Allergic Rhinitis remedies as relatively modern creations.  However, scientists have been working to develop better and better hay fever treatments for over a century.  Read on to learn more about the past, present and potential future of these “miracle” drugs.

The History of Dewalt – Great Tools Made By a Great Company

Over the past several decades, Dewalt has become synonymous with quality woodworking tools made at reasonable prices.   Their company is known around the world as the “go to guy” for everyone from professional carpenters and craftsmen to weekend Do-It-Yourselfers.  For instance, the Dewalt Table Saw 745 is a real boon to anyone renovating a house.  However, it also works well for those wanting to add fancy trim to a craft’s project.

The History of Baby Strollers – Getting Them There is Half the Fun

I was surprised to learn that the first push chair dates back to the reign of George I.  In 1733, garden architect William Kent created a wheeled basket to transport the Duke of Devonshire’s children on walks.  Originally designed to be pulled by a goat or large dog, Kent’s ornate design was popular with the wealthy but slow to catch on with common folk.  A century would pass before their popularity would spread to America and the design would be improved upon to include brakes and parasol style covers.

The History of Driver's Education – A Crash Course on Not Crashing

Believe it or not, there have been Driver’s Education Schools for nearly as long as there have been automobiles.  About the time that Henry Ford was perfecting the assembly line that would make cars available to the middle classes, other men were developing a method of teaching the new middle class car owners not to kill themselves or others on the road.

The History of Baby Food – From Breast to Bread

The Gerber Baby is an International icon, a symbol of the perfect cute child, ready to eat the food created especially for her nutritional needs.  From the vibrant blue eyes to the healthy pink cheeks, she sends the message that there is a company out there that is devoted to developing the perfect for your child at each stage of his life.  However, it has not always been thus.

The History of Realtors – Becoming a Certified Agent

Generally, the party or person who acts as agent between buyers and sellers of real property or real estate is known as Realtor. In USA, similar party is termed as Real estate Broker, while in Australia and Canada; they are well-known as Real Estate Agents. The basic objective of a realtor is to find buyers of properties as well as to find sellers of real estate.

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