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Levi Blue Jeans (invention)
In 1873, in NYC, Strauss and Jacob Davis, a Nevada tailor, patented the idea of using copper rivets at the stress points of sturdy work pants. Early Levis, called "waist overalls," came in a brown canvas duck fabric and a heavy blue denim fabric. -
Escalator (invention)
In Coney Island New York, Jesse W. Reno invented a stairway that helps people move easily from floor to floor in building. Passengers rode on an wedge-shaped supports attached to a conveyor belt at an incline of about 25 degrees. -
George Washington Carver (Innovator)
In Iowa, George Washington Carver invented many things such as peanuts in 1900. This discovery greatly improved the agricultural output and health of the southern farmers. This would majorly help the south grow economically. -
John Pemberton (Innovator)
On May 8th, 1886, John Pemberton changed the face of soda forever. When Atlanta banned alcohol consumption in 1885, Pemberton had to change the formula of his French Wine of Coca, omitting the French wine. He added sugar, citric acid and essential oils of many fruits to the drink, and the original Coca-Cola was created
