Apply for an Identification (ID) Card. To apply for your first Texas ID card, you must do the following: 1  Gather documents that verify your identity, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence status, Social Security Number and Texas residency. 2  Complete the application.
Mechanical engineer Richard James invented the Slinky by accident. In 1943, he was working to devise springs that could keep sensitive ship equipment steady at sea. After accidentally knocking some samples off a shelf, he watched in amazement as they gracefully âwalkedâ down instead of falling.
All-TIME 100 Greatest Toys. Playmobil. In 1958, plastics enthusiast Horst Brandstatter began experimenting with new toys made of plastic. At first he tried making hula hoops, but he quickly decided to stay away from fad toys and instead cultivate a following of his own. In 1975, his Playmobil figures were released internationally. Just 3 in. tall, the figures were modeled after people and places from around the world and became so popular that they were eventually featured in McDonald's Happy Meals â a high honor in the toy world at the time.