Great Moments

I think that I shall never see
a billboard lovely as a tree
Perhaps, unless the billboards fall,
I'll never see a tree at all

--Ogden Nash

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Number of carpenters in U.S.: 1,764,000

-US Census

added on: 11/04/2009

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From the first garage sale to the first sale of a weed wacker, this is Burbia's celebration of the greatest moments in suburban history. Contribute, and help us ensure that no defining moments go unnoted.

1985

First IKEA Store Opens In America

Outside Philadelphia. Bringing much needed cheap, junky easily breakable light-blond wood furniture to homes all across the burbs.

Posted on 07/14/2009

1897

First Automatic Lawn Sprinkler Invented

By Elijah McCoy. And about time! Because standing out in the middle of the lawn with a pail between your legs, spreading water around with a tin cup for hours was getting really old.

Posted on 06/05/2009