In practical terms, parallax is the apparent change in spatial relationships between elements in a three-dimensional scene that occurs when we alter our viewing position. Move slightly, and stationary objects located at different distances in the scene seem to shift their positions relative to each other.
When was tea invented? Who discovered caffeine? Legend has it that the first cup of tea was brewed in 2737 B.C. when dried leaves landed in a boiling cup of water served to the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. From China, the idea of tea spread throughout the world. It was introduced into the United States in 1650 by Peter Stuyvesant when he brought it the colonists inhabiting New Amsterdam (what is now New York). Iced tea was invented at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.
Afternoon Tea History. Afternoon tea was supposedly invented by Anna Russell, the Duchess of Bedford. The duchess often became hungry in the afternoon. She realized a light meal of Darjeeling, cake or sandwiches was the perfect solution. Just like that, afternoon tea was born. The Tea Trade and Smuggling . In Britain, tea was originally very expensive due to high taxation. This opened the doors for smuggling and illegal tea drinking. In the 18th century, more tea was smuggled in than was imported legally. The government reduced taxes, and tea suddenly became affordable and legal. The History of Teabags