Totally not Clickbait.
Hah. @NommyboB can't out-dumb me. he can't come close. he will always be second, the little ragdoll on my little finger, ready for me to toy with or snap at any given moment. Anyway, below is the full essay that I wrote and used in this project: On one fateful day in 1906, the world was changed forever. Or more precisely, the world of the Earth’s cuisine. This was the day that the Toaster was invented. “The technical challenge for the early toasters was developing a heating element which would be able to sustain repeated high temperatures,” said Linda Gross of the Hagley Museum, on June 19 of 2017. Luckily, in 1905, Albert Marsh created the first step, the ”Nichrome”, a filament wire with an alloy of nickel. This was able to stay safe and durable when heated. George Schneider was a humble man. He worked for the “American Electrical Heater Company of Detroit,” and was the person to file the patent for his toaster design in 1906. Later in 1909, it became commercially available, although this version was made by. Frank Shailor. On Wikipedia, it says that the toaster was invented by Alan MacMasters. This, however, is misinformation originating from a false Wikipedia page, that was written by our very own Alan MacMasters. Sounds like a sore loser to me. In 1919, Charles Strite revolutionized the toaster, inventing the first pop-up toaster. Later, the 4 slice toaster was invented in 1958, although there is no reliable information on who invented it, or where. The four-slice toaster was so expensive at the time that not many people could afford it because it ranged up to $25 USD per toaster, which was worth more back then. As Larry Flynn of “Toaster.Report” says, “Toasters have come a long way since their invention in the early 20th century. Over time, toaster manufacturing evolved to provide products that were easier to use and more efficient. One significant innovation was the introduction of heat-resistant plastics, which made toasters lighter, safer, and more affordable.” These plastics are much more common. In the last 60 years, the design of toasters has changed a lot. In the 1950s, they adopted a more rounded design, and the slots were widened to accommodate more types and slice sizes of bread. In the 1960s and 70s, many safety features were added, such as an auto-shutoff, and an insulated exterior. So, all in all, the toaster changes our everyday life. For the design and parts, we have Albert Marsh to thank. For the patent, we can thank George Schneider. Thank them with all of our hearts for these amazing inventions that are an essential part of any kitchen, and make our lives better.
