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Jan 1, 1492
Corn First Recorded
Cristopher Columbus and his crew found odd grains in Cuba. He exported it out to Europe and began the widespread of corn.
Agricultural
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Jan 1, 1550
First Use of Railroads
Railroads were first made and used by the Germans. They were for horse-drawn carriages and wooden wagons. The tracks were also made of wood.
Industrial
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Jan 1, 1575
Corn Spreads to China
Corn was a popular crop in Europe after Columbus brought it back. It became a very valuable plant and very popular the it spread to China and India.
Agricultural
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The First Thanksgiving
The first recorded Thanksgiving. Corn was one of the main sides of the meal.
Agricultural
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Iron For Wood
Wood was being replaced by iron, because it was more durable. It still carried carriages and wagons. The wagons had iron wheels to accomodate with the iron rails.
Industrial
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New Developments
Scientists figured out ways to increase the ability of corn by increases the speed of production and the quality of the corn.
Agricultural
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The Locamotive
The first locomotive, or steam-powered engine was used to carry items across the country. This made travel and business better, because it reduced the time it took to get to one place from another.
Industrial
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The First Recorded Game of Football
The very first game of football was recorded. The game was between Rutgers and Princeton. The final score was Rutgers 6 and Princeton 4.
Technolgy
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Railroad Across America
The Transcontinental railroad was built, creating the first form of transportation to travel from one aend of the country to the next. This was a big breakthrough, because this created a quick and efficient way to travel across America
Industrial
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The First Use of a Helmet
The first helmet was used in a game between Army and Navy. It was made by a shoemaker and it was made of leather. It was used, because one of the football players was in danger of death or "instant insanity" if he got kicked in the head again.
Technology
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Riddell
Riddell helmets were founded by John Riddell. Riddell is the top helmet maker for the NFL and Collegiate football. Riddell is still selling helmets today.
Technology
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Helmets Were Made Mandatory
Previous to the 1930's, helmets were not mandatory and so many players chose not to wear them.
Technology
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Stanley Steemer Began
Jack Bates founded a carpet cleaning business. He called it Stanley Steemer.
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Introduction of Plastic Helmets
The first plastic helmet was used for football. There were used after WWII in order to protect the players head better than the leather helmets. These were the earliest stage of the modern day helmet.
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The First Facemask
The first facemask was worn in 1953 by a quaterback from the Ckeveland Browns. He wore the facemask, because he suffered a jaw injury and needed some protection to continue playing. The facemask was a single metal bar that went around the helmet.
Technology
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Stanley Goes Incorporated
Stanley Steemer goes incorporated as a business. The business is now called Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
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The Big Three
Stanley Steemer is ranked #3 in the "Golden !00 Franchises" in a success magazine.
Service
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"Stanley Steamer Makes Your House Cleaner"
1-800-STEEMER, the number that routes customers at any point in the US to their local Stanley Steemer operation, is introduced.
Service
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Concern About Head Injuries
Recent studies have been done concerning safety of the head and concussions. Helmets have been developed and researched the most in order to protect the heads of the athletes playing the game.
Technology
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