[Worldkings] Top 100 pioneers in all fields (P. 13) Willis Carrier (USA): The inventor of the world's first air conditioner
20-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) On July 17, 1902, Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system, launching an industry that would fundamentally improve the way we live, work and play.
[WorldKings - Wowtimes - Almanac Events & Achievements 2023] Turning points in the 91-year history of forming the iconic Zippo lighter (1932)
20-03-2023
(worldkings.org) A Zippo lighter is a reusable metal lighter produced by Zippo Manufacturing Company of Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. Thousands of different styles and designs have been made in the nine decades since their introduction, including military versions for specific regiments. Zippo lighters have been sold around the world and have been described as "a legendary and distinct symbol of America."
[Worldkings] Top 100 pioneers in all fields (P. 12) George Devol (USA): The "father" of the modern robotics industry
18-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) George Devol's most famous invention, the first programmable industrial robot, started a revolution in manufacturing robots that continues to this day.
[Worldkings] Top ideas organizations in the world (P. 97) For Sale by Inventor (USA): An online marketplace for creative inventions
18-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) For Sale By Inventor is an online marketplace and virtual trade show that connects and empowers idealists, inventors and entrepreneurs.
[Worldkings] Top 100 pioneers in all fields (P. 11) James Naismith (Canada): The man who wrote down the history of basketball
17-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) James Naismith was a Canadian physical education coach who invented the game of basketball in 1891 while working at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts.
[Worldkings] Top ideas organizations in the world (P. 96) Hollywood Pitcher (USA): The place to bring your ideas into the Hollywood industry
17-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) Hollywood Pitcher's service was created with passion and the belief that there are thousands upon thousands of wonderful ideas out there, now it’s time for the whole world to know about your idea. It’s time to get connected with Hollywood.
[Worldkings] Top 100 pioneers in all fields (P. 10) Elizabeth Blackwell (UK): The first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States
16-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) The first woman in America to receive a medical degree, Elizabeth Blackwell championed the participation of women in the medical profession and ultimately opened her own medical college for women.
[Worldkings] Top 100 innovation events in the world (P. 58) Amogy Company plans to launch the world's first ammonia-powered ship (USA)
14-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) World’s First Ammonia-powered, Zero-emission Ship Will Be Built in Late 2023. The ship will use green ammonia which does not emit CO2 when used as a fuel.
[WORLDKINGS] On this day - March 14, 2023 – 124th Anniversary of Ferdinand von Zeppelin's receipt of a US patent for "Navigable Balloon" (1899)
14-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) Zeppelin's invention of rigid dirigibles led to the first flight of a Zeppelin airship, LZ 1 in 1900 which he designed. Later airships designed and built by Zeppelin confirmed the viability of the airship concept and ultimately ushered in the age of air transportation.
[Worldkings] Top Ideas Organizations in the World (P. 90) Wise Business Plans (USA): America's Leading Business Planning Service
10-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) Thanks to Wise Business Plans' professional business planning and concierge services, you don't have to be a professional business plan writer to get your small business up and running — Wise Business Plans can help you every step of the way.