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Chisel

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Chisel

Chisels, in the wrong hands, could destroy your creation.

  • Chisels are hand tools used to carve or cut objects or materials.
  • Chisels are most commonly used in the carving of wood, metal or stone, and are commonly used by woodworkers and stonemasons.
  • Chisels are typically accompanied with a force, either hand-propelled or mechanical, such as a hammer, to complete a carving action.
  • Chisels are generally made of a metal such as steel, with a wooden, plastic or metal grip.
  • Chisels are most often used to remove small to medium sized parts in projects, including models, devices or sculptures.

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  • Chisels often have a rectangular shaped piece of metal that is quite flat and very sharp on the end, with a central upwards slope, although the ends can be various shapes, including v-shaped, and different shapes are used for different purposes.
  • Chisels originate from approximately 8000 BC, initially using a flint base material, and the appearance and use has remained virtually unchanged throughout the years.
  • Chisels come in a variety of sizes, which can make the difference between a perfect or destroyed piece of work.
  • ‘Chisel’ comes from the Old French word ‘cisel’, and originally from ‘cisellum’, which is from the common form of Latin, meaning ‘cutting tool’.
  • Chisels are often incorrectly believed to be an easy tool to master, however mastering the tool can take years of practice.
Bibliography:
Chisel, 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisel
Lee E, History of the Chisel, 2014, eHow, http://www.ehow.com/about_4681861_history-chisel.html
What is a Chisel?, 2014, WiseGEEK, http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-chisel.htm

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Barrel of Monkeys

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Barrel of Monkeys

It is ‘more fun than a barrel of monkeys’.

  • Barrel of Monkeys is a game or toy that contains plastic linkable monkeys and a container that they are held in.
  • The main object of the Barrel of Monkeys game is to make the longest monkey chain by linking the arms, before dropping any.
  • Barrel of Monkeys was invented in 1965 by Leonard Marks, who came from New York’s Roslyn, in the United States, who is said to have sold the game to Lakeside Toys around that time.
  • Barrel of Monkeys was most likely an improvement on a similar form of entertainment of detachable hooks and links, that was possibly first invented in 1953 by Lawrence Reed from the United States, and was patented in 1955.
  • It is believed that ‘Barrel of Monkeys’ was originally to be named ‘Barrel of Fun’, but due to copyright issues it was named after a well known phrase.

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  • The monkeys in the Barrel of Monkeys game were originally, until 1968, stored in cardboard cylinders, but this was changed to a plastic barrel.
  • Barrel of Monkeys traditionally contains twelve monkeys, though twenty-four is the barrel’s capacity, and the monkeys are generally coloured similar to the barrel – red, blue, green or yellow.
  • Barrel of Monkeys is manufactured by the Milton Bradley Company, which in 2014 was owned by the game and toy corporation Hasbro.
  • Two Barrel of Monkeys’ monkeys are said to be able to be linked in eighty different ways, using arms, legs, heads and the like, and they can been used in 3D models to create polyhedral chemical structure models of viruses and proteins.
  • In 2011, Barrel of Monkeys was given the 53rd place in the ‘All-TIME 100 Greatest Toys’ list.
Bibliography:
Barrel of Monkeys: One of the All-TIME 100 greatest toys, n.d., Answers, http://invent.answers.com/toys-and-games/barrel-of-monkeys-one-of-the-all-time-100-greatest-toys
Barrel of Monkeys (Game), 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_of_Monkeys_(game)
Leonard, M 1968, ‘Interconnectable toy elements having hook members’, Google Patents, no. US3414265, 5 July, accessed 10 September 2014, <http://www.google.com/patents/US3414265>
Reed, L 1955, ‘Detachable link and hook game-piece’, Google Patents, no.US2712444, 5 July, accessed 10 September 2014, <http://www.google.com/patents/US2712444>

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Soup Ladle

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Soup Ladle

Soup ladles are a relatively new invention.

  • Soup ladles are spoons used primarily for serving liquid-based foods, such as soup, sauce, stew or beverage.
  • Soup ladles have deeper bowls than spoons, as well as a notably long handle.
  • ‘Soup ladles’ are also known simply as ‘ladles’.
  • Some soup ladles have a pouring lip on the bowl edge, that allows a steadier flow of food from the utensil.
  • Soup ladles are typically made of stainless steel, plastic or wood, but also silver, aluminium, and bamboo are sometimes used.

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  • Soup ladles come in sizes that range from approximately 12 to 38 centimetres (5 to 15 inches) in length, and the bowl size is usually proportionate to the length of the handle, and they are used for different food items, depending on their size.
  • Soup ladles are not only used to serve liquid foods, but they can be also used during the cooking process, as well as to stir food.
  • Some soup ladle bowls have volume measurement markings to determine the amount of liquid in the bowl.
  • The term ‘ladle’ is derived from the word ‘hladan’, meaning ‘to load’ in Old English.
  • Soup ladles were most likely invented in the 1800s, and an early style utensil with a similar purpose, known as a ‘cup holder’, was patented in 1876, that was invented by Joseph Scherer from Buffalo, New York in the United States, and was a wire frame with a wooden handle that was designed to hold a teacup or similar item for the purpose of scooping soup or other food.
Bibliography:
Ladle (Spoon), 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladle_(spoon)
Scherer, J 1876, ‘Cup-holder’, US178963, 20 June, pp. 1, Patents, Google
What is a Soup Ladle, 2014, WiseGEEK, http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-soup-ladle.htm

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Padlock

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Padlock

Everything is secure with a padlock.

  • Padlocks are security devices used to keep items secure, that can usually be opened via a code or key, and are portable.
  • Padlocks commonly have a cylindrical ‘U’ shaped top, called a shackle, typically attached to a rectangular base or body, and sizes vary greatly, with different sizes used on proportionate objects.
  • To use a padlock, the shackle is placed over or through a latch, and the shackle is then closed.
  • Padlocks have been used for thousand of years by Ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, and they were in use from 1000 BC in Asia’s China, and they became more widespread via travelling merchants.
  • Padlocks are typically made of steel or brass, or a combination of both, and they were originally made from wood, although silver, brass and bronze were later used.

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  • A ‘padlock’ is said to have been named so, between the 9th and 11th century, when the invention was used to secure paddocks.
  • In the 1800s, padlocks become more commercially viable, were manufactured in mass production processes, and the security of the locks were improved.
  • Padlocks typically are locked by the shackle catching on an internal mechanism in the body of the device, and they are often self-locking by a person pushing the shackle closed, but occasionally they require a key for assistance.
  • Padlocks are often unlocked by using a key or entering a number or letter combination, and they can be illegally unlocked by using a lock pick or a heavy tool, such as a hammer, chisels or bolt cutters.
  • Pictures of padlocks are used as a popular symbol for securing, and are used universally on the internet and online world.
Bibliography:
History of Padlocks – Who Invented Padlock?, n.d., History of Keys, http://www.historyofkeys.com/padlocks-history/history-of-padlocks/
Padlock, 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padlock

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Toothpaste

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Toothpaste

These toothpaste facts are very hygienic.

  • Toothpaste is a paste solution or powder used primarily to clean one’s teeth and gums.
  • Toothpaste contains plaque and food removing chemicals; helps stop most mouth diseases; and helps to freshen one’s breath.
  • Toothpaste typically cleans with a toothbrush aid, which spreads and rubs the paste.
  • Toothpaste has a water content of 2o% to 42%, and generally contains fluoride that aids in preventing tooth decay; abrasives that help to remove plaque; and surfactants or detergents that help to clean the teeth.
  • Toothpaste is commonly flavoured, often with peppermint, wintergreen or spearmint oil, although unflavoured versions are available, and toothpaste for sensitive teeth is also manufactured.

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  • Ancient Egyptians are said to have used powdered toothpaste as early as 5000 BC, and Ancient Romans and Greeks enhanced this formula with the addition of abrasives.
  • The fluoride content in toothpaste can be poisonous if consumed in large amounts.
  • A combination of a variety of ingredients have been used throughout the centuries to clean teeth, including a resin called ‘dragon’s blood’, burnt eggshells, hooves of an ox, pumice, oyster shells, earthenware, burnt snail shells, cuttlefish, brick, charcoal, chalk, burnt bread and honey.
  • Modern style toothpaste is based on powders and pastes that were developed in the 1800s and early 1900s, that included the addition of fluoride, baking soda, soap and hydrogen peroxide.
  • It is recommended that toothpaste and a toothbrush are used to clean teeth at least twice a day for maximum effect.

 

Bibliography:
The History of Teeth Cleaning, 2011, h2g2, http://h2g2.com/edited_entry/A2818686
Toothpaste, 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothpaste

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Earmuffs

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Earmuffs

Earmuffs: protect your ears from noise and cold.

  • Earmuffs are a piece of equipment or clothing accessory, that covers the ears, that are used for either thermal or acoustic purposes.
  • Earmuffs typically come as a pair of ear shields, pads or cups, connected by a curved strip that is usually made of metal or thermoplastic.
  • ‘Earmuffs’ are also known as ‘ear protectors’ and ‘ear-mufflers’, and those used for acoustic purposes are also known as ‘ear defenders’ and ‘hearing protectors’ and are classified as ‘personal protective equipment’ (PPE).
  • Thermal earmuffs are used to keep one’s ears warm, and are commonly used outdoors in cold climates.
  • Depending on their designed use, earmuff pads are commonly made of fabric, foam or thermoplastic, or a combination of these materials.

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  • When sounds are too loud, acoustic earmuffs are used to protect the ears, and they should be used when sounds breach 85 decibels.
  • Thermal earmuffs were invented in 1873 by American teenager Chester Greenwood, resident of Farmington in Maine in the United States, at 15 years of age, later receiving a patent for his improved invention in 1877, and by 1883 his company produced 30,000 a year and by 1936, 400,000 were being produced annually.
  • Earmuffs are usually placed on top or around the back of a person’s head, like a headband.
  • Acoustic earmuffs have different ratings, depending on the level of noise reduction they have when in use.
  • Earmuffs come in a variety of colours and the pads come in a variety of shapes depending on their purpose and fashion.

 

Bibliography:
Earmuffs, 2014, Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earmuffs
Earmuffs 2005, The Great Idea Finder, http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/earmuff.htm

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