Tuesday, May 29, 2012

On This Date in Minnesota History: May 29

May 29, 1919 – “Frustrated by the burnt toast served in his company cafeteria, master mechanic and Stillwater resident Charles Strite begins to experiment with alternative ways to make toast. The result is the invention of the very first pop-up toaster for which he receives patent #1387670.”
http://projects.wchsmn.org/reference/events/patent-first-pop-toaster/ 

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