Sylvester Graham invented Graham Crackers in 1829.
Grain Elevator
In 1842, the first grain elevator was built in Buffalo, NY.
Gramophone
Emile Berliner invented the disk gramophone, the first record player to use disks. The
history of the gramophone. See Also - Photos of Gramophone, Sounds of a Gramophone
Grenade
The word "grenade" comes from the French word for pomegranate, early grenades looked
like
pomegranates.
Grocery Bag
Margaret Knight was an employee in a paper bag factory when she invented a new
machine
part to make square bottoms for paper bags.
Guitar
The history behind the universally popular string instrument played by plucking or
strumming.
Guillotine
The history of the guillotine, the last execution and more.
Gum
The invention and history of chewing gum and bubble gum, gum wrappers, tins and
bubble
gum machines.
Gummi Candy
Hans Riegel invented gummi bears during the 1920s.
Guns
The history of guns and firearms.
Gyroscope
The history of gyroscopes.
Hacky Sack
Hacky Sack or Footbag is a modern American sport invented in 1972.
Hair Related
The history of hair styling products - learn who invented dyes blowers or the bobby pin.
Hallmark Cards
Joyce Hall was a youthful picture-postcard peddler who became the big name in greeting
cards.
Halloween Related