Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Snow Globes
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Dec 21, 2022 Dive into the whimsical world of snow globes, tracing their journey from practical lighting solutions to cherished collectibles. Discover their fascinating history, including key inventors and milestones that shaped them. Enjoy light-hearted anecdotes, including humorous food discussions, while celebrating their cultural significance, especially around the holidays. Learn how these enchanting items transformed into beloved decorations after World War II, showcasing the artistry behind the mesmerizing 'snow' effect.
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Early Lighting Hack
- In the past, people used a glass globe filled with water in front of a candle for brighter light.
- This trick was the precursor to the snow globe's invention.
Perzi's Invention
- Erwin Perzi, an Austrian surgical instrument maker, is credited with inventing the snow globe.
- He was trying to improve light bulbs for a surgeon.
Precursors to Perzi
- While Perzi is credited with the snow globe's invention, he wasn't the first.
- A snow globe-like item was displayed at the Paris Exposition of 1878, predating Perzi's invention.