Hey, That Was Mine!
Frustrated by servants chipping her fine china, the Illinois socialite, Josephine Cochrane built an 1886 device that used a pump to shoot hot, soapy water at dishes held in wire baskets.
What is a dishwasher?
She shared the forbidden fruit with Adam, leading to humanity's original sin, but hey, at least she was a good sharer.
Who is Eve?
The "distaff and spindle" of today, this household chore is a modern woman's constant battle, requiring strength and patience (especially with single socks).
What is laundry?
These two fairytale characters ended up in a house made of gingerbread.
Who are Hansel and Gretel?
In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech at this historic Church Hill site.
What is St. John's Church?
Frustrated with leaky cloth diapers, this Marion Donovan used a shower curtain to create what?
What is the first waterproof diaper cover?
Before her husband disrespected King David, this quick-thinking woman brought lavish gifts to avert bloodshed, essentially saving the day with a picnic.
Who is Abigail?
A modern "lamp that does not go out at night," this vital morning liquid is a must-have for rising while it is still dark to tackle the day's tasks.
What is coffee?
Mr. Wipple ran around asking ladies to please not squeeze what in famous commercials from 1964 to the mid-80s, with a brief return in 1999.
What is the Charmin toilet paper?
This Richmond native and Jackson Ward resident became the first Black woman to found and serve as president of a bank in the U.S..
Who is Maggie L. Walker?
During a French Expedition from 1766 to 1769, the botanist Jeanne Baret became the first woman to do this, though she had to do so disguised as a man.
What is circumnavigate the globe?
When faced with a potential killer of baby Joash, this heroic woman sprang into action saving him from Athaliah's killing spree.
Who is Jehosheba?
This modern convenience is a "must-have" for staying connected and organized, making the Proverbs 31 woman's complex life a little easier.
What is a smartphone (or the internet)?
This candy slogan is Taste the Rainbow.
What is Skittles?
Richmond is the only U.S. city with these types of rapids—ranging from Class I to Class IV—running through its downtown.
This glamorous actress and inventor helped patent a frequency-hopping spread spectrum system during WWII; it involved syncing a piano roll with torpedo guidance systems. Very highbrow weaponry!
Who is Hedy Lamarr?
Moments before her death, this queen put on makeup and styled her hair, proving some ladies never quit, even when facing a grim end.
Who is Jezebel?
While she "considers a field and buys it," the modern woman more likely considers this before hitting "add to cart" on an online shopping spree.
What is her budget (or online reviews)?
This NFL team plays their home games in Nashville, Tennessee.
Who are the Titans?
In 1888, Richmond became the first city in the world to introduce a successful large-scale system of these electric transit vehicles.
What are Electric Streetcars (or Trolleys)?
Tired of the 'one-size-fits-all' model, the socialite Caresse Crosby (Mary Phelps Jacob) invented this using two handkerchiefs and pink ribbon.
What is the bra?
This woman laughed when she heard she would have a child in her old age, and honestly, who could blame her?
Who is Sarah?
The P31 woman "opens her arms to the poor," a modern woman might do this with her friends over a good meal or a shared problem.
What is offering a hug (or support/advice)?
The name of Jerry Seinfeld's most disliked neighbor.
Who is Newman?
This uniquely Richmond site is one of only two places in North America where three Class I railroads cross at different levels in the same spot.
What is the Triple Crossing?