Vinaykant Patel
In 1853, George Crum spited a rude customer and invented the potato chip, creating America’s favourite snack |
A legendary tale of culinary rebellion in 1853 Saratoga Springs saw George Crum, a chef, invent the potato chip out…
In 1945, Percy Spencer felt a candy bar melt in his pocket and built the microwave, changing how the world eats |
A World War II scientist, Percy Spencer, accidentally discovered the microwave's cooking potential when his candy bar melted near a…
In 1938, Ruth Wakefield’s simple choice of mixed chopped chocolate into cookie dough created America’s favorite dessert |
Ruth Wakefield tested a new cookie recipe at her inn that forever changed baking technologies. Image credit - Wikimedia Chocolate…
In 2004, Jeremy Stoppelman’s failed search for a doctor recommendation online changed how people choose services |
Jeremy Stoppelman’s simple problem led to the creation of Yelp. Image credit - Wikimedia Common daily issues often lead to…
Michael Bloomberg lost his only job at 39, but his payout funded a company that changed finance media |
Michael Bloomberg was being fired from Salomon Brothers. Image credit - Wikimedia Facing a sudden career exit can lead to…
In 2007, John Maloof paid $380 for a box of old negatives that led to the discovery of one of the greatest street photographers ever |
Chicago man uncovered Vivian Maier’s lost archive that changed photography history. Image credit - Wikimedia Routine visit to an auction…