Stillwater master mechanic Charles P. Strite reportedly invented the pop-up toaster in 1919 because he was tired of the burnt toast served in his company’s cafeteria. To circumvent the need for ...
Slices of white bread on a wooden board. - Kritchai7752/Shutterstock Have you ever considered how recent, relatively speaking, the invention of sliced bread was? It ...
The word "toast" originates from the Latin word "torrere," meaning to burn or scorch. The first electric toaster was invented in 1893, though it only toasted one side at a time. The "Toastmaster" ...