The residents of the nation’s smallest state know the depths of its beauty. From amazing beaches and some of the best restaurants around, there are a lot of things to love. Something that might be a bit surprising however, is the number of great inventions that came from Rhode Island. Here are 11 things that originated in the Ocean State.
- Coffee Milk
Flickr/Scott Beale This one is very important for the people of Rhode Island. Coffee milk has been around for decades and there is no beverage we’d rather have as an official state drink.
- Hot Wieners
Flickr/Juli Olneyville New York System in Providence is credited for creating the first hot wiener joint. Since its beginning this tasty food item has only grown in popularity.
- The Diner
Flickr/Breanne Lamont The first diner was born in 1872. A Rhode Islander by the name of Walter Scott invented a horse drawn restaurant sparking this popular American tradition. Haven Bros. continues this great work and is found parked in Providence near City Hall.
- Pizza Strips
Flickr/ChristinaEatsBrains Although you can find amazing hot pizza slices all over Rhode Island, many still love fresh and cold bakery pizza. This is definitely a Rhode Island tradition that will continue to live on.
- The Fast Break Play
Flickr/Eric Wong This legendary and widely used basketball play has its origins in Rhode Island. This move consists of a team gaining control of the ball and moving it up court as quickly as they can to reach a scoring position.
- Glee Gum
Glee Gum This popular natural gum alternative was created in Rhode Island. It continues to be headquartered in Providence.
- The Sprinkler System
Flickr/Brandon Leon While other earlier versions of sprinklers were still being developed, a Rhode Islander by the name of Frederick Grinnell is responsible for the system that we know today.
- Sideburns
Flickr/BiERLOS a.k.a. photörhead.ch Former Governor and War General Ambrose Burnside is credited for introducing this hair style. While his style was unique for the time, it certainly has taken off since the 1800s!
- Johnny Cakes
Flickr/merri This cornmeal style pancake is a classic Rhode Island treat. If you haven’t tried them yet, definitely make sure you add it to your next grocery list!
- Mr. Potato Head
Flickr/Rodrigo Tejeda Not everyone knows that the Hasbro headquarters is located right here in Little Rhody. That means that well loved classics like Mr. Potato are in fact fellow Rhode Islanders.
- Clam Cakes
Flickr/marcos ojeda Though the origins of clam cakes spark heated debates, most agree that this amazingly delicious concoction came from right here in Rhode Island. Most of us locals are certainly glad they’re around!
This list is not only surprising, but also impressive! Can you think of anything else that came from Rhode Island?
Flickr/Scott Beale
This one is very important for the people of Rhode Island. Coffee milk has been around for decades and there is no beverage we’d rather have as an official state drink.
Flickr/Juli
Olneyville New York System in Providence is credited for creating the first hot wiener joint. Since its beginning this tasty food item has only grown in popularity.
Flickr/Breanne Lamont
The first diner was born in 1872. A Rhode Islander by the name of Walter Scott invented a horse drawn restaurant sparking this popular American tradition. Haven Bros. continues this great work and is found parked in Providence near City Hall.
Flickr/ChristinaEatsBrains
Although you can find amazing hot pizza slices all over Rhode Island, many still love fresh and cold bakery pizza. This is definitely a Rhode Island tradition that will continue to live on.
Flickr/Eric Wong
This legendary and widely used basketball play has its origins in Rhode Island. This move consists of a team gaining control of the ball and moving it up court as quickly as they can to reach a scoring position.
Glee Gum
This popular natural gum alternative was created in Rhode Island. It continues to be headquartered in Providence.
Flickr/Brandon Leon
While other earlier versions of sprinklers were still being developed, a Rhode Islander by the name of Frederick Grinnell is responsible for the system that we know today.
Flickr/BiERLOS a.k.a. photörhead.ch
Former Governor and War General Ambrose Burnside is credited for introducing this hair style. While his style was unique for the time, it certainly has taken off since the 1800s!
Flickr/merri
This cornmeal style pancake is a classic Rhode Island treat. If you haven’t tried them yet, definitely make sure you add it to your next grocery list!
Flickr/Rodrigo Tejeda
Not everyone knows that the Hasbro headquarters is located right here in Little Rhody. That means that well loved classics like Mr. Potato are in fact fellow Rhode Islanders.
Flickr/marcos ojeda
Though the origins of clam cakes spark heated debates, most agree that this amazingly delicious concoction came from right here in Rhode Island. Most of us locals are certainly glad they’re around!
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