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.
Standard brunch fare such as Eggs Benedict predates the Beringer article; one origin story indicates its inventor was a hungover Wall Street broker named Lemuel Benedict, who reportedly came up with the dish in 1894. Omelettes, pancakes, and waffles have been around for even longer.