Who invented the hammock?
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This site says it all:\n\nhttp://www.hammock-hammocks.com/history-Index.htm\n\nHammock History: How hammocks originated
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Invented by Sylvester Poon in 1897, first known as arsewipes\nbut didn`t sell so changed name one year later.
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Charles H. Gould gets credit for inventing the stapler.\n\n http://www.swingline.com/support/history.aspx
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Didn't find an inventor. Apparently, the practice of binding the ends of a strap dates back to at least Shakespeare's time (see article below), so I don't know if you'll be able to identify anyone as the sole inventor.\n\nHere's the Wikipedia article:\n\nAn aglet or aiglet is the little plastic or metal cladding on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling. The word comes from the latin word acus which means needle. In times past, aglets were usually made of metal though some were glass or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they would be formed into small figures. Shakespeare calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in The Taming of the Shrew. Purely decorative metal ornaments called aigullette are sometimes features of modern military dress uniforms. \n\nIn modern times an aglet is a frequently used example of a common object whose name is relatively unknown. Perhaps due to this, they are occasionally referenced in popular culture. According to the paranoiac superhero The Question in Justice League Unlimited, their true purpose is sinister. According to characters from Achewood, aglets are a key ingredient in a drug called "Fool's Meth."
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Basic Description:  \nIt's easy to make this simple hammock with durable fabric and some basic sewing. It is a lightweight, stable and comfortable accompaniment to any time spent in the outdoors. We will also show you a wonderful knot that will allow you to quickly tie up your hammock without causing damage to the trees or posts that you use as supports. You can also include mosquito netting to protect against insects. There is something so pure about swinging in a hammock out in nature: read on for all the details.\n\nMaterials: \nFabric, thread, rope.\n\nTools: \nSewing machine (or sewing needle), scissors, measuring tape. \n\nCost: \nThe plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $18\n\nTime: \n2 hours\n\nDifficulty:\nEasy\n\n A complete material list is provided below at the link:
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Walter and Cordelia Knott founded the farm in 1920, making it America's first amusement park. It has been owned by Cedar Fair, L.P. since December 1997.
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He invented the telephone pole.
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Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices which greatly influenced life in the 20th century. Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park" by a newspaper reporter, he was one of the first inventors to apply the principles of mass production to the process of invention, and can therefore be credited with the creation of the first industrial research laboratory. Some of the inventions credited to him were not completely original, but alterations of earlier patents (most famously the light bulb), or were actually the work of his numerous employees. Nevertheless, Edison is considered one of the most prolific inventors in history, holding 1,093 U.S. patents in his name, as well as many patents in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
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Actually, it is documented.  The pulley was discovered by Archimedes.  He is known for his extensive work in geometry; and the invention of the lever and pulley. He also created a range of mechanical devices for the defense of his homeland - the catapult and a mirror system (for focusing the sun's rays on an enemy's boat causing it to catch fire). \n\n\nBorn: ca. 287 B.C. \nBirthplace: Syracuse, Sicily \nDied: ca. 212 B.C. \nBest Known As: Ancient Greek mathematician who said "Eureka!"
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I put "wire rope" + 1848 into the Yahoo search engine and came up with John A. Roebling, a German immigrant and engineer who invented wire rope and had a factory in Trenton, NJ. The famous landmark would be the Brooklyn Bridge.\n\nIf you need more info, try what I did in your search engine. There is a lot of information, plus the building of the Brooklyn Bridge is a fascinating story, particularly with regard to Roebling himself. Some great old photos, too. Thanks for this interesting question.  I learned something new today.
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An hammock, so I could get a good days sleep.  An ham radio with plenty of extra batteries, and an distiller to desalt the water.
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CAPE\n\nitwas invented by the dirty raincoat men in 1587
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The Slam Dunk...  He invented the Sky-Hook to compensate...
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Barnicles is awesome, but yeah who invented it, good question, never thought of that before...\n\nWho's Imao Christa?
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It all depends on how you sleep on it.  In Brazil and other countries, people sleep in hammocks all the time.  I think if you sleep on an American hammock, you may have problems.  But Brazilian hammocks are different, where you lay on them diagonally, and your back is relatively flatter.
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I'm not sure...but I think I recall him saying he invented it!
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John C. Frémont PathMAKER of the West\n\nPlease take time to select the best answer.