Famous Places Synonymous With Inventions

The world is an oyster, and we are born with this incredible craving to leave our footprints on each and every corner of it. Thanks to the famous explorers who set out on a journey to explore this globe slowly unraveling the glory of mankind which we are proud of till this date. From the first flicker of the fire discovered by the friction of stones, the quest and thirst of man’s discovery for the world beyond remains endless. From the first ship, to the paper, glass, watch, wheel culminating to the dawn of industrial revolution we are grateful for every single discovery made today.

We should be incredibly thankful to our ancestors, who have made it possible for us to reap the benefits of their discoveries every day. As we continue our journey towards potential discoveries, we can remember these great men by visiting some places which are associated with some little known inventions which we use every day.

When you sip a cup of tea think of the place from where it was brought to your table, when you switch on that light remember who, where and how it was invented. When you check the time on the wristwatch, remember where the magic first happened.

We are about to explore some of these exquisite and quirky destinations which are recognized due to their famous inventions. Let’s find out these everyday stuff inspired from some places we often happen to utter by chance or vice versa-

1)Adirondack Mountains– Who isn’t smitten by the beauty of the serene Adirondack Mountains in the upstate New York? From the majestic waterfalls to hiking trails lined up with trees, from gushing waterfalls to placid lakes, Adirondacks is the place where adventure awaits tourists flocking round the year.

Besides being a favorite vacation spot, it relates us to one of our chairs to bank on! Of course, it needs no mention which garden furniture was inspired by the majestic beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. It is your favorite chill out Adirondack chair lying on the deck!

Now the Adirondack chairs became so cool we tend to forget the place it’s synonymous with. Interesting isn’t it! So we definitely owe those cozy pieces to the great Adirondacks!

2) Bakewell Tart-This famous mouthwatering English dessert is known all over the globe because of its crunchy pastry shell topped with almonds beneath layers of jam and frangipani. Bake well tart is said to have its origin in Bake well, Derbyshire region of U.K. Alternatively it can also be garnished with glazed icing.

Now let’s peek into the background of this place which gave birth to this authentic dessert. Bake well is a small market town said to be 1000 years old with a local church at the heart of the district national park which makes it a tourist attraction all the same.

Bakewell tart is believed to be a variant of Bake well pudding, and first came into being due to a minor shuffle in recipe. The story goes that the landlord of White Horse Inn, Mrs. Greaves, left the recipe for jam tart for her cook. One of the main ingredients, the almond paste and the eggs, were spread on top of the tart rather than put inside the tart. Once popped out of the oven, it appeared like an egg custard and was an instant hit among the visitors. And the rest is history, and that’s how Bakewell is remembered across the globe.

3) Bangalore Torpedo-

This one is dedicated to Bangalore, a city in the southern state of Karnataka in India. A Bangalore Torpedo is an explosive inserted in one or several interconnected tubes. The Bangalore torpedo was first invented in the year 1912 by Captain McClintock of the Bengal, Madras and Bombay sappers and miners as a means of exploding booby traps underground during the World War I.

Bangalore Torpedoes are still in use today as present M1A2 and M1A3 versions in the United States Air force and an advanced version in the British Armed Forces and the Australian defence forces. It was used by the US and Vietnam during the Vietnam War and also during the Yum Kippur war in 1973 by the Israelis to detonate the Syrian minefields.

4) Bungalow-

How often do we hear this term “Bungalow”? We just can’t get enough amazed at how words and terminologies from different languages have been adapted into our dictionary. And we head into yet another mesmerizing term, which is common as cold! A bungalow is a small sprawling cottage built with sloping roofs and wide verandahs and usually has a garden and a backyard for family activities. This term is derived from Gujarati “Bangalo” which means “Bengali” used to describe a house in Bengal style. The first ever classified bungalow was built in the year 1869 in England. Bungalows were the prerogative of rich landlords and the elite class until the breakthrough in the classification of societal hierarchy, when anyone who could afford and spend money could live a bungalow.

A bungalow is a single family home without any staircase in the living area, built on a rectangular foundation. Across the globe, bungalows have been adapted into contemporary architecture based on the aesthetics of the residents.

5) Champagne-

Popping up the cork of a champagne bottle marks the beginning of any celebration. But did the ever faint thought cross your mind, where did “Champagne” get its name from? Well, well, let’s come and swoosh into the facts about this bubbly stuff.

Champagne is a type of sparkling wine which hails from the Champagne region of northeastern France.

The French take their wine quite seriously, and it was affirmed in the Treaty of Madrid 1891 and Treaty of Versailles that only sparkling wines from the Champagne region of France can use the term Champagne as opposed to its generic use. Traditional champagne is produced using a méthode champenoise