What was once a mysterious invention created by Dean Kamen that had everyone
speculating as to what it was, was revealed and demonstrated as the now familiar Segway
Human Transporter.
Seven-Up
Seven-Up is the bubbling lemon lime drink invented by Charles Grigg.
Sewing Machines
The history behind sewing machines. See Also - Brother Sewing Machines
Shrapnel
Shrapnel is a type of antipersonnel projectile named after the inventor, Henry Shrapnel.
Shoe Related
An interesting tale of the sole - "As late as 1850 most shoes were made on absolutely
straight lasts, there being no difference between the right and the left shoe." Learn about
the history of footwear and shoe making technology
Shoe Manufacturing Machine
Jan Matzeliger developed an automatic method for lasting shoes and made the mass
production of affordable shoes possible.
Shopping Related
Who created the first shopping mall and other trivia.
Sierra Sam
The history of crash test dummies - the first crash test dummy was the Sierra Sam created
in 1949."
Silly Putty
Silly Putty is a result of history, engineering, an accident and entrepreneurship.
Sign Language
The history of sign language.
Signaling System (Pyrotechnic)
Martha Coston invented a system of maritime signal flares.
Skyscrapers
The skyscraper like many other architectural forms, evolved over a long period of time.
Skateboard
A short history of the skateboard.
Skates (Ice)
The oldest pair of ice skates known, date back to 3000 B.C.
Skiing Related
There is a long history behind the sport of Skiing. The idea of skiing dates as far back as
the stone-age period.
Sleeping Car (Pullman)
The Pullman sleeping car (train) was invented by George Pullman in 1857.
Sliced Bread
The history of sliced bread and the toaster, the best thing since sliced bread, but actually
invented before sliced bread.
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