Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L

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Subject: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Fri Feb 22 2008, 16:33

Muggle Inventions K-L

Continuing this series of classes.
This class is to open up the new term, you will have a new muggle studies professor shortly.

If you haven’t had a
chance to do one of these classes, the rules are simple: pick two of
the muggle inventions, either from the list below or not from the list
below, that begin with K or L. Write a detailed history of how the
items were invented, including the time, who invented them, and what
you like/don’t like about them. For extra points, say what you could do
magically to enhance the items to fit into the magical community.

The word count is 250 words per invention.

Possible points: 100 (50 per invention)

K
kaleidoscope
Kitchen table
Kite
Knitting machine
Knapsack
Keyboard
Kettle
Kellogs Cornflakes
Karaoke
Kayak

L
Light bulb
Lego
Laundry machine
Lantern
Lock
Locomotive
Label
Lorry
Lollipop
Language

Subject: Re: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Sun Feb 24 2008, 09:34

KALEIDOSCOPE

The kaleidoscope was invented by the Scot Sir David Brewster in 1816. kaleidoscope is a tube of mirrors containing loose coloured beads or pebbles, or other small coloured objects. The viewer looks in one end and light enters the other end, reflecting off the mirrors.the tube is rotated, the tumbling of the coloured objects presents the viewer with varying colours and patterns. Today, these early products often sell for over $1,000. Craft galleries often carry a few, while others specialize in them and carry dozens of different types from different artists and craftspeople.

LANTERN]

A lantern is a portable lighting device used to illuminate broad areas. The simplest technology used is the candle lantern. A typical candle lantern is a metal box with glass side panels and opening on the top.The ancient Chinese sometimes captured fireflies in transparent or semi-transparent containers and used them as (short-term) lanterns. The kerosene lantern, also popularly referred to as a "hurricane lantern" was commonly used from the late 1800s through the middle of the 20th century. Common residential/agricultural applications for kerosene lamps were lighting unelectrified rural homes, barns and the path for nighttime visits to outhouse. Horse drawn carriages, railroad cars, ships, and early automobiles used kerosene lanterns for nighttime illumination. All fueled lanterns are somewhat hazardous due to the danger of handling flammable and toxic fuel, danger of fire or burns from the high temperatures involved, and potential dangers from carbon monoxide poisoning if used in an enclosed environment.Because of this, Some lanterns are battery-powered and have a simple lightbulb.

SOURCE http://www.wikipedia.org/

Subject: Re: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Sun Feb 24 2008, 20:43

Kaleidoscopes

A kaleidoscope is a tube full or mirrors and bead. It was invented in 1816 by Scot Sir David Brewster. While conducting an experiment, he noticed that when it hit light it made curtains patterns. The word kaleidoscope comes from kalos, eidos, and skopos which mean beautiful and pretty in Latin. Scot Sir David Brewster was Scottish. His invention, which he thought would be popular within his country, was introduced to America in sometime later by Charles Bush. Most of these well known optical toys sell for more then, if not, $1,000. A man who was fascinated by these toys collected them for some time. The man loved them so much, he wrote many books about the artist making these from 1970 to 2000. At first, it was meant to be a science tool but quickly turned into a toy when a child looked through it. If Brewster had not left a loop hole and that’s why it was introduced to America to earlier. If these were introduced to the Wizarding World, it would become popular among the younger children who can’t go to Hogwarts yet. they would think that this is magic made for them and kept them unbored. The if they are made by magic, they would be ten times more fun then the ones in the muggle world. By making these invention in the Wizard World, most might be to much for certain kids to have. They would probley sell from 2 gallons to 5 tops. This is my essay for kaleidoscopes.

Lock

The first lock was invented in West Branch, Michigan at Ogemaw Heights. The first lock was a wooden one, which was opened with a pin. A cylinder of wood with a hole drilled through its axis is the key, the length of the cylinder being the critical factor. After that was developed, the warded lock was developed, and is still used in some places. Henry VIII had every door in his kingdom to see if the locks were easy to open. If you were to go to the castle today, the lock would still be there. If the lock was in the Wizarding world, it could be good, yet bad. If a person wanted to get in it, they could say the charm for opening things. But some locks could come with alarms on them so when someone opens it, you will know. If they were in the Wizard worlds, I think they would sell more the ten a day, each costing around five gallon. Most Wizards will just ignore the fact of something muggle like in his or her community. When looking, it never said you made it or what year but I can image its been around for many years if it was around Henry’s time. Some of the locks could come in different colors or what the owner wants it to look like. The locks could come good use to the world. They could lock their room, bathroom, doors. But not the locks like the one talked about above. The slide- and - lock ones. This is my essay on the lock.

sources: wikipedia.com

Subject: Re: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Sat Mar 15 2008, 11:22

Muggle Inventions K-L

Kite There is much debate as to when the kite was invented-and no, it was not Benjamin Franklin who invented them. Some say 2800 years ago, some say far before that. It is known that they had to have been around by the 5th century, because by at least 549 AD paper kites were soaring cheerfully across the sky. It was during this time that a kite was even used for a rescue mission. China, however, seems to be the agreed location for where they were invented. The first kites were flat in shape (not bowed) and often rectangular. Kites had been used for many things in their early days. They “measured distances, test(ed) the wind, lift(ed) men, signal(ed), and communication for military operations.” Sounds like pretty useful kites. As time went on, the design changed. Kites began lacking tails and incorporating a stabilizing bowline. The kites were-and still are, in many cases-very beautiful, designed with mythological themes and legendary characters. A rare few even had strings and whistles that would allow them to make musical sounds. What I like about the kite is that it is a fun activity on a windy day. I remember going to hills all the time as a child and just flying kites. It’s also very nice to look at all the different designs, like a dragon and a butterfly flying side by side. What I don’t like about the kites is that if their kite strings get tangled, then your kite may be ruined. What could be done magically to enhance the kite could be using an “untangling charm” so that the kites would never tangle together. It would also be cool to be able to charm kites so that one could fly on them. Imagine being up in the sky flying next to a dolphin! (A dolphin kite of course, not a real dolphin.)

Lollipop The Lollipop was invented by a Russian immigrant by the name of Samuel Born. Stick candy had been around before he invented his Lollipop machine, but no one knows precisely who invented that. He invented and used a lollipop making machine to churn out the delicious candy. In 1916, he was given the keys to San Francisco for inventing what he called the “Born Sucker Machine”. What the machine would do is insert the sticks into the lollipop candy. In 1908, his machine had been approved upon by Racine Confectioners Machinery Co. of Racine, Wisconsin. Their lollipop machine could make 40 lollipops per minute. Now that’s what I call a lot of candy!
However, Born did not give his creation a name. George Smith apparently officially coined the name. He owned a confectionary factory called the “Bradley Smith Company”. He claimed to have gotten the idea for the name from his favorite race horse, Lolly Pop. He trademarked the now popular name in 1931. The inspiration for the name may be just a tall tale. The word “lolly” means tongue in Northern England, so the name may really have originated there. Still, George Smith was the only one who trademarked the name, so he gets the credit.
An interesting development occurred in the lollipop world in about 1998. Holopops made a lollipop that had a hologram on it. The hologram was engraved upon the surface, and of course, as with all things shiny and delicious, children everywhere were entranced.
What I like about the lollipop is the diversity, and of course the taste. There aren’t many people who don’t like the candy, don’t you think? To improve upon it, I would charm them so that they weren’t sticky. As much as I love lollipops, getting your face, hair, clothing, and whatever else sticky really isn’t that pleasant. I would also charm them to not cause cavities. And if they were charmed to not cause cavities and not be sticky, let’s add in an everlasting charm as well. Enjoy the lollipop for as long as you want.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite#History
http://inventors.about.com/od/lstartinventions/a/lollipops.htm

Subject: Re: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Tue Apr 08 2008, 18:18

Locks

Securing one's possessions has long been a concern of people throughout the world. Beyond hiding the objects or constantly guarding them the most frequently used option is to secure them with a device. Wooden locks and keys were in use as early as 4,000 years ago in Egypt. The first known lock with a key is a pin lock. The lock is strung on a rope hanging out of a hole in a door. A hole is drilled into the metel as a key slot.
Then the key is inserted into the hole and the rope pulled to push the cylinder to push the bolt the correct distance. To lock the door, just pull on the rope to extract the key.
The next locks developed was a warded lock that is still used in modern times.
Some of the famous lock Smiths were Samuel Segal 1916, Harry Soref 1921, Linus Yale, Sr. 1848, Linus Yale, Jr., All of which were creators of new locks and owners of lock companies. Locks are very important to the wizarding and the muggle world.

(Sorry but i am working on the second one and will get it to you A.S.A.P ^_^

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Subject: Re: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Sat Apr 19 2008, 02:26

Lego Bricks

legos were designed by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a caprenter from Denmark. Legos started out as wooden toys, but the company expanded to plastic in 1940. in 1949, they began producing the Lego bricks that we all know today. They were based off the design from Kiddicraft.The blocks were made out ofcellulose acetate, and were deloveped so they could be snapped together, but not be unable to take apart. The name camer from the Danish phrase leg godt, which means 'i put together or i assemble' in latin. The Lego Group's motto is "Only the best is good enough", translated from the Danish phrase, Det bedste er ikke for godt. This motto was created by Ole Kirk to encourage his employees never to skimp on quality, a value he believed in strongly. The motto is still used within the company today. At first, nobody bought plastic toys and it was though that plasctic could never replace wooden toys. It was Christiansen's son that came up with the idea for the toy system. He helped develope the curent design of the lego, which was patented on january 28, 1958. Today's bricks are still compatible with that year's models. I like legos because they inspire creativity, and are a great toy. For a magical enhancement, I think that they should be made so that you can choose whatever color you want for each piece, instead of searching through a box or pile while attempting to find the correct color.

Kaleidoscope

The kaleidoscope is a tube of mirrors containing, loose coloured beads or pebbles, or other small coloured objects. The viewer looks in one end and light enters the other end, reflecting off the mirrors. It was developed by Sir David Brewster in 1816 while conducting experiments on light polarization, and it was patented in 1817. The initial design was made from a tube in which Brewster placed pairs of mirrors at one end, and pairs of translucent disks at the other end. Between the two, he placed the beads. Initially intended as a science tool, it was quickly copied as a toy. Brewster believed he would make money from his popular invention. However, a fault in his patent allowed others to copy his invention. In America, Charles Bush popularized the kaleidoscope. i would use a charm on the kaleidoscope so that it would shift through different shapes and colors of beads periodically.

Subject: Re: Muggle Inventions: Inventions K-L Tue Jul 22 2008, 10:36

Scrilla: 50 points
Your summaries didn't equal the required word count. Be sure to read the instructions before beginning a class.

Violet Riddle: 80 Points
You made the required word count by adding simple sentences at the end. Try to rephrase your source better next time. Good effort though.

Just Ginny: 100 points
Well Done essays!

Im Hermione: 25 points
Only one essay done and it didn't meet the required word count

Bell Dandy: 65 points
Neither essay made required word count although the first one was only four words away.

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