They all were proficient in Latin. From the Middle Ages until about the middle of the 20th century, Latin was a central part of a manâs schooling in the West. Along with logic and rhetoric, grammar (as Latin was then known) was included as part of the Trivium â the foundation of a medieval liberal arts education.
Duct Tape was Originally Named âDuckâ Tape and Came in Green, Not Silver. Today I found out Duct tape was originally named âDuckâ tape and originally only came in green, not silver. Duct tape was originally invented by Johnson & Johnsonâs Permacel division during WWII for the military. The military specifically needed a waterproof tape that could be used to keep moisture out of ammunition cases.
March 31, 2015. 1  As hard as it may be to believe, the cassette tape began its life way back in 1962 as a toy for children, according to the IEEE Global History Network. It was originally called a compact cassette, and it made its debut in Europe. It was brought to the United States by its maker, the Phillips Company, in 1964. An old cassette player on a table.