In the 30s of the 19th century, Europe and the United States saw the real charm of having dry feet. Shoes made from South American resin named caoutchouc, did not let water through, but had a significant disadvantage – on a hot day, the resin turned into porridge. With time, caoutchouc began to be applied in construction and many other places, but all its advantages melted in the sun – literally. Having barely been born, the rubber industry threatened to get thrown off the cart, but then inventor Charles Goodyear came to its rescue. He was not burdened with knowledge, but full of passion; he mixed raw resin with everything that came into his hand: salt, pepper, sugar, sand, castor oil, even with soup, in the hope of finding a good combination. Patience and work have worn out the need and failures: Goodyear received a patent and fame, and humanity received rubber: erasers, balls, wire insulation and soft running machines.
Another events
Information provided by the Scientific Russia News Agency. Media outlet’s registration certificate: IA No. FS77-62580 issued by the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media on July 31, 2015.
Partners
Show allOur mobile application
Social networking
Recent
Popular
3329
Lectures
595
How did Peter the Great, trying to introduce Russians to European culture, lay the foundations for the celebration of the New Year? When and how did the tradition of decorating homes with Christmas trees and lights appear?
Archive
07.02.2013
30.07.2014
16.10.2012
16.10.2012
30.07.2014