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In August, we live through the Dog Days of Summer. It's hot and often humid, and those who can leave for better climates do. Down south, winter is in full force. August is also known as "the ...
Is it hot enough (or cold enough if you're below the equator) for you yet? There is actually a day for that! Like every month, I pick a diverse collection of events you may or may not know about. This ...
Along with October, May is one of the most densely packed months of the year. It's before the summer humidity and the last whole month of the school year. The weather is warming in t...
Measure Your Feet Day commemorates how we measure feet, though why it is not on the birthday (May 16, 1903) of the device’s inventor or the day patent US1682366 was approved (August 28, 1928) or filed (November 4, 1925), or even his death (November 22, 1992) is unknown. There seems to be nothing significant about this date, historically.
The Brannock Device® was revolutionary, simple to use, and increased the wear and comfort of shoes. Charles F. Brannock invented the device to attract more customers to his store. The US Army took notice in the 1940s, and it became the standard for determining shoe size and fit. We still use his invention today.
Brannock was inducted into the Inventor’s Hall of Fame in 2007.
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