The proverb, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” comes to mind. Indeed, the concept of the egg carton was inspired by necessity rather than mercantile intentions. The original idea took root in the mind of a newsprint publisher, once upon an ordinary day, when he overheard a conversation between a hotel manager and a farm… Continue reading The Egg Carton
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New Year’s Eve 2017 Gallery
You know how it goes. You spend hours standing in the middle of your living room, dreaming of new furniture. You imagine the new textures, colors and arrangement in minute detail, pouring so much creative energy in the process that it almost becomes a meditation. In fact, your mind is so occupied and taken by… Continue reading New Year’s Eve 2017 Gallery
The First Restaurants
This begins our newest segment: an exploration of food facts, inventions and oddities presented in random food bites to nourish the mind and imagination. Enjoy. Early eateries consisted in simple Inns offering a bed and a warm meal to travelers. The concept dates back to the ninth century, CE. There was no menu, but rather… Continue reading The First Restaurants
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