You know how I like to do this—put an unusual name in a title so you’ll think “Whaaaat?” Well, this is a real dude and his birth date is today, April 13. I’ve never met the man. He was born in 1899, so I’m pretty sure he’s no longer with us. So who is Mr….
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Think About This!
What do earmuffs, a Popsicle ice pop, and a trampoline all have in common? The answer is right in your classroom—kids! Each item was invented by a kid. I know, get out! Like many inventions, earmuffs and the trampoline were solutions to problems. Chester Greenwood, the inventor of earmuffs, liked to ice-skate but didn’t like…