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Get ready to be inspired by the creativity and innovation of young minds on Kid Inventors' Day, which falls on January 17! This day celebrates the incredible achievements of kid inventors who have made a positive impact on the world with their inventions. From the water fountain to the trampoline, many everyday items were created by kids. This day also encourages children to unleash their imagination and pursue their ideas, no matter how big or small they may seem. So let's celebrate these young inventors and encourage our own children to dream big and think outside the box!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1853</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Braille Printer</div><div class='timeline-text'>Louis Braille invented the first ever Braille printer as a child, revolutionizing the way visually impaired individuals could read.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popsicle Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 11, Frank Epperson invented the Popsicle after accidentally leaving a glass of soda with a stirring stick in it outside overnight.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ear Muffs Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chester Greenwood invented the ear muffs when he was 15, to protect his ears during the harsh Maine winters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1998</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Genetically Engineered Cancer Medicine</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 17, Alaina Nicole Harding invented the first genetically engineered cancer medicine, marking an important breakthrough in cancer research.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inauguration Kid Inventors’ Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kid Inventors' Day began being celebrated annually on January 17th, Benjamin Franklin's birthday, to acknowledge past young innovators and encourage new ones.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a kid invention competition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite kids to come up with their own inventions and showcase them in a competition. Offer prizes for the most creative, useful, and unique inventions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create an invention scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Hide everyday objects around the house and challenge kids to come up with new uses for them. This will encourage their creativity and problem-solving skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a movie about kid inventors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and family and watch a movie about kid inventors such as "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" or "The Kid Who Would Be King". This will inspire kids to use their imagination and think outside the box.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a science museum or invention fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take kids to a science museum or attend an invention fair where they can see real-life inventions and learn about the process of inventing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create your own inventions at home</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Encourage kids to use their imagination and come up with their own inventions using everyday household items. This is a fun and hands-on way to celebrate Kid Inventors' Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Kids are creative and innovative</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Kid Inventors' Day celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of children. Kids often have wild imaginations and unique perspectives, which can lead to amazing inventions and ideas. This holiday is a reminder to nurture and encourage kids' curiosity and imagination.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's inspiring for other kids</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When kids see other kids creating inventions, it can inspire them to pursue their own interests and dreams. Kid Inventors' Day is a great opportunity to introduce kids to different fields like science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and show them what they can achieve with their talents and passion.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's not just about inventing products</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Kid Inventors' Day isn't limited to creating tangible products - it also celebrates innovative ideas and solutions to problems. Kids may invent new ways of doing things or come up with creative solutions for everyday issues. This holiday showcases the endless possibilities of a child's imagination and critical thinking skills.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Kid Inventors' Day is on Benjamin Franklin's Birthday</h3><p class='facts-text'>January 17th is not only Kid Inventors' Day but also Benjamin Franklin's birthday. Franklin himself invented the swim fins at the age of 12.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Popsicle was invented by a kid</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1905, at the age of 11, Frank Epperson invented what is now known as the popsicle after he accidentally left his drink outside with a stirring stick in it and it froze overnight.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Earmuffs were a creation of a 15-year-old</h3><p class='facts-text'>Chester Greenwood, at the age of 15, invented earmuffs in 1873 to protect his ears while ice skating.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Kid invented the first fully electronic television system</h3><p class='facts-text'>Philo Farnsworth was just 15 years old when he designed and patented the first fully electronic television system in 1927.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Braille, a reading system for the blind, was invented by a teenager</h3><p class='facts-text'>Louis Braille was just 15 years old when he developed the Braille system in 1824, providing a tactile reading and writing method used by people who are visually impaired.</p></div></div>
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