In Africa, for example, tourismâs effects on indigenous peoples have been profound, with the eviction of communities from their lands, in addition to economic dislocation, breakdown of traditional values, and environmental degradation.
The Invention of the Toaster. Who invented the toaster? George Schneider, who once worked for the American Electrical Heater Co. in Detroit, was the very first to apply for an electronic toaster patent application in the United States, which happened some time around 1893 to 1900.
Statesmen. 1  1732 - 1758 Published Poor Richard, 1732-1747, and Poor Richard Improved, 2  1748-1758, commonly known under collective title Poor Richard's Almanack. 3  1736 - 1751 Clerk, Pennsylvania Assembly. 4  1740 Invented the Pennsylvania fireplace (Franklin stove) 5  1743 Proposed formation of the American Philosophical Society.