Did you know that many of our usual things were invented originally with a completely different purpose? Do not believe me? See for yourself.
COCA COLA
Initially, it was created by John Pemberton, a pharmacist as a remedy for the military, after taking injuries drugs with morphine. Tincture on the kola nut and coca leaves was intended to calm the nervous system.
special popularity of the drug had no effect, and enterprising pharmacist began to sell it as a soft drink. And later sold the technology to new owners, who have developed the production of "Coca-Cola" with coca leaves, free from cocaine.
TEA BAG
Tea trader from New York, Thomas Sullivan, the product to look more impressive and sales increased, he decided to sell the tea leaves in silk bags. Buyers understand it in their own way and began to lower the tea in boiling water directly into them. Soon, the idea began to enjoy extraordinary popularity.
BLACK DRESS
First black mourning dresses were considered. His popularity has made Coco Chanel, established in memory of the beloved, the famous black dress "Ford of Chanel." After some time, due to the film star, it has become a benchmark of style and elegance.
Vaseline
Workers in the oil industry 19 century constantly struggled with the fact that we now call Vaseline. This waxy substance permanently accumulated in the pump pipes and clog them.
English chemist, conducted research and found that "petroleum jelly" has some useful properties. And it was used for different purposes: from the treatment of wounds to carpet cleaning.
VIAGRA
In fact, Pfizer Corporation has developed a cure for heart failure. But after tests proved that the drug is not effective, but it has some side effects, namely - facilitates the flow of blood to the pelvic organs. Pharmacists are not confused and started to sell it as a means to increase potency.
KARAOKE
It was invented in the Japanese drummer Daisuke Inoue. His rock-band performed at the cafe, and he played up to visitors who are willing to sing in a break between performances.
Once he was unable to come to the concert and gave colleagues a recorded cassette. Because the audience is completely arranged, in 1971 he invented a machine that plays tunes of popular songs without words. Visitors paid money for it, to sing, and musicians could meanwhile relax.
FILM with pimples
In 1957, engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavanne created a three-dimensional plastic wallpaper, which were quite popular. But they did not panic and began to use the material as a package.
microwave
Its general nobody invented. It appeared by chance because the corporations Raytheon engineer Percy Spencer while testing radar noticed that, thanks to the microwave in his pocket melted chocolate bar.
HEEL
In ancient Egypt know, both men and women wore shoes with a "base" for religious ceremonies. In Persia, it was used in the cavalry for stability when shooting. In medieval Europe it was a symbol of status among the aristocrats. And only in the last century it was invented by "stud" and the heel has acquired a habitual sense to us.
STICKY PAPER NOTES
Brit Spencer Silver was trying to invent a glue, but it is weak and constantly come unstuck. Then his friend Arthur Fry began applying this adhesive on the tabs in the prayer book, so they do not fall out. After some time the idea has been patented, and appeared in shops adhesive paper for notes.
TREADMILL
The predecessor of the treadmill was invented in 1817 by William Kyubittom to grind grain in the prison. Inmates were holding sticks and put one foot on the blades, grinding grain into flour.
PLASTICINE PLAY-DOH
It was invented as a means for cleaning the paper wallpaper, which accumulate soot from fireplaces. But after the appearance of washable vinyl wallpaper means it lost its meaning. Relative producer substances kindergarten teacher, carried the stuff kids for modeling. He came to them to taste. Then removed from the detergent and dye added.
