Wharton State Forest is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century.
Scotland has a rich history of inventions. From Alexander Graham Bellâs first practical telephone to Sir Alexander Flemingâs lifeÂ­saving discovery of penicillin, great Scottish minds have made the world a different place. But here is our pick of some of the best innovations you may not know came out of Scotland: Sir David Stirling,Â­ SAS.
Bernard Gotfryd/ Getty Images. In 1943, naval engineer Richard James was trying to develop a spring that would support and stabilize sensitive equipment on ships. When one of the springs accidentally fell off a shelf, it continued moving, and James got the idea for a toy. His wife Betty came up with the name, and when the Slinky made its debut in late 1945, James sold 400 of the bouncy toys in 90 minutes. Today, more than 250 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide.