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Dentists Who Excelled in Other Fields
The history of dentistry is full of stories of great individuals who have made significant contributions to the field. But that’s not saying that dentists are limited only to dentistry.
At the other end of the spectrum are those who have excelled in other endeavors. These are the people who have risen above their profession to give us things many of us probably can’t live without.
To show you what I mean, here is a short list of dentists who have excelled in other fields:
Cotton candy – also known as fairy floss and candy floss – has always been an important part of a circus or carnival. In fact, owing to its popularity, the United States even celebrates National Cotton Candy Day on December 7. But did you know that this sweet confection was invented by a dentist?
The man behind this sugary treat was Dr. William Morrison, a dentist who lived in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1897, he and John C. Wharton invented cotton candy and the device that made it – a spinning bowl with tiny holes in it.
The two called their invention “candy floss” and introduced it in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair. They managed to sell over 68,000 boxes and started a tradition that continues to this day.
Who hasn’t heard of Welch’s Grape Juice? This popular brand is just one of over 400 products sold by the Massachusetts-based company Welch’s in the United States and in over 35 countries throughout the world.
Welch’s began in 1869 when Dr. Thomas Bramwell Welch, a physician and dentist by trade, and his dentist-son Charles successfully pasteurized Concord grape juice to produce an unfermented sacramental wine for fellow parishioners at his church in Vineland, New Jersey. The resulting product was well accepted and marked the beginning of the processed fruit juice industry.
In 1893, Welch’s Grape Juice became a hit at the Chicago World’s Fair, prompting Charles to quit his practice and concentrate in building the Welch’s brand. Today, that brand includes refrigerated juices, sparkling juice cocktails, jams and jellies.
Chewing gum has long been used for its antiseptic and medicinal properties. A 5,000-year-old chewing gum made of birch bark tar was recently found in Finland and it was also used by ancient Mayan women as a mouth freshener.
“Later forms of chewing gums have been used in ancient Greece. The Greeks chewed mastic gum made from the resin of the mastic tree. Many other cultures have chewed gum-like substances made from plants, grasses and resins. The American Indians chewed resin made from the sap of spruce trees. The New England settlers picked up this practice and in the early 1880s attempts were made to commercially market spruce gum,” according to the editors of Wikipedia.
Mexican dictator Santa Anna brought the first shipments of chicle to the United States. While living in exile in New York City, he hoped to make a profit from the use of chicle for carriage tires but his idea never caught on.
Thomas Addams, the American who aided Santa Anna in his experiments, later decided that chicle would make a great chewing gum. That idea was further developed by Dr. William Semple, a dentist from Mount Vernon, Ohio, who got the patent for this “improved bubble gum” in 1869.
Semple believed the gum would help exercise the jaw and clean teeth. However, he never manufactured his gum and it wasn’t until 1893 that chewing gum became popular through the efforts of the William Wrigley Jr. Company with its Juicy Fruit brand.
Early chewing gum was made of chicle or synthetic rubber. Because of price constraints and availability, manufacturers now use rubber although chicle has a smoother and softer texture and holds flavor better. (Next: No laughing matter: medicine’s first anesthetic.)
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About the Author
Sharon Bell is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine http://www.HealthLinesNews.com.
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Bicycles Mentor Carnival Circus $204.99 Bicycles Mentor Carnival Circus - Framed Giclee Print |
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Circus and Carnival Ballyhoo $18.95 From Lentini the three-legged man and Siamese twins to equipment caravans and big top architects, this captivating collection lifts the striped curtain to reveal the larger-than-life world of circuses, carnivals, and freak shows in post-World War II America. Copious never-before-seen photographs, in-depth historical research, and insightful interviews with former sideshow employees illustrate the development of the circus sideshow, the roles of key groups—the freaks, working acts, managers, talkers—and the importance of the grift. |
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Carnival Clown Costume - Circus Costumes $42.07 This Carnival Clown Costume includes the pink and green polka-dot dress with yellow pom poms and ruffled rainbow trim, a matching hat, rainbow bloomers and wristlets. |
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Carnival $34.99 Carnival |
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The Carnival $8.99 The Carnival |
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Circus Circus Las Vegas $71.7 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Circus Circus Las Vegas is a hotel and 126,000 sq ft (11,700 m2) casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International. Circus Circus features circus acts and carnival type games daily on the Midway. Circus Circus has the only RV park on the Strip providing additional accommodations in the 399 space park operated by Kampgrounds of America (KOA). Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2010/12/20 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.21 inches |
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Carnival Banner Each $4.99 This Carnival Banner has great party appeal with its red and white design. Our jointed carnival banner measures 60 inches long and is made of cardstock. Each of the letters are 12 inches in length. This fun and colorful Carnival Banner is a fabulous way to announce the entrance to your next carnival or circus themed event. |
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Halloween Red Clown Circus Carnival Nose Party Favor $3 Clown Circus Carnival Nose Party FavorEveryone needs to wear one! Fit for Kids and Adults too, circus Rule.One size should fit all.Made of spongeComfortable fit ensures nose will stay outFire engine red (not pink or bright red)Re-usable & individually factory sealedSize:53*43*38mm |
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Circus Celebration $1.39 This colorful carnival themed invitation has an elephant rolling on a circus ball. The background has vibrant stripes that pop. Matching respond cards, thank you cards, and return address labels are available. |
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Circus $6.49 Circus |
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The Circus $4.99 The Circus |
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Carnival Barker Standee Each $32.99 The Carnival Barker Standee has the look of a traditional barker with his red jacket, straw hat and handle bar mustache. Each of the barker standess is free standing and made of sturdy cardboard. The Carnival Barker Standee measures over 5 feet high x 3 feet wide and perfect for any carnival or circus themed party. |
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SALE Color Your Own Carnival SALE $2.95 Entertain Every Age with Circus Party Activities! Add a carnival craft to your circus or clown themed party. Entertain guests of all ages with circus party crafts like this. Sale items are non returnable. A dozen carnival coloring sheets per package. Approximately 16" long and 10" 12" tall. Four assorted carnival scenes include, merry go round, train, circus, and roller coaster. Color these carnival scenes in your own way, and then set them up as a circus decoration at your party! Made of cardstock. Celebrate your birthday with fun and festivities. Nothing adds to birthday party fun like birthday party crafts and activities. Spice up your carnival party with all the coolest circus party crafts! Part of Party Themes > Clown & Circus > Favors, Toys, Gifts |
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Circus Hoop Bangle $190 The circus hoop bangle, a bracelet with features reminiscent of the carnival favorite. Two thin gold hoops with gold wrapping in the middle are stacked on top another, with a row of topaz beads in the middle. The bangle is a delicate but unique touch to any look. |
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Carnival of Souls (DVD) $27.77 A young girl witnesses the brutal rape and murder of her mother by a circus clown and begins to have nightmares when the carnival comes back to town when she is an adult.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen 1.85Dual Side - Single LayerAdditional Release Material: Trailers - 1.Original Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene Access |
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Girls Circus Clown Costume $34.95 The world needs a clown. The girl’s Circus Clown Costume is just that. It fits the need of the world. Clowns are like mimes or barkers or guys that play music in public. They’re a part of the pageantry and carnival festivities that this world needs to keep from being too serious. Clowns, man, they keep the world sane.The girl’s Circus Clown Costume comes with a sequin trimmed, polka dot tutu (with pom-pom accents), as well as ruffle wrist cuffs and neckpiece, and a bow headband. Whether you’re distracting a bull or riding around on a unicycle (while juggling), this is just the costume for you. The world needs a clown and the girl’s Circus Clown Costume is just what Earth ordered. The clown is perfect for any and all of your carnival or circus related needs. |
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Vampire Circus $68.51 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Vampire Circus is a 1972 British horror film directed by Robert Young for Hammer Film Productions. It stars Adrienne Corri, Thorley Walters and Anthony Higgins (billed as Anthony Corlan). The story concerns a travelling carnival whose vampiric artistes prey on the children of a 19thcentury Austrian village. It was filmed at Pinewood Studios.In the films prologue, Anna Miller takes a little girl in her care into woods to a castle, leaving behind her husband, the schoolmaster. At the castle, Count Mitterhouse, who is a vampire, feeds upon the child while Anna watches. She is aroused by that sight and afterwards the count makes love to her. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 92 Publication Date: 2010/08/21 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches |