A special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and ...

There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you needed. Those days are gone ...

Too bad that much of the time, those thoughts seem to focus on trivial matters, like "I wonder what we'll be having for dinner?" or "Where did my younger son put the comics?" My thoughts sometimes run ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In 1905 inventor Albert Marsh ...