There are many times throughout winter where I send a silent praise to you, however this year, I'm sending thanks to you directly. Or possibly your family, depending on when the electric blanket was invented.
Actually, I feel I need to research this topic further before continuing. I also need to close my eyes and enjoy the warmth this glorious blanket is encasing me in on this cold, winter night.
So, the first electric blanket was invented in 1912 by American, Sidney I. Russell. Typically, an 'electric blanket' by American standards is a blanket that goes on top of your top sheet, but the blanket invented by Mr Russell was the 'electric blanket' us Australians (and other Commonwealth countries) know. Aka, the type that goes under the fitted sheet and warms from below.
Mmm, warmth.
Whilst I started writing this in the warm depths of electric blanket bliss, I am currently coming to you from my not-so cosy couch, waiting do Spawn to stop sooking and get ready for his shower. (Because who can be bothered arguing? I'm over it today!)
I digressed, majorly.
To the family of Mr Sidney Russell; thank you. Thank you for having an amazing father/grandfather/great-grandfather/uncle/etc. Thank you to Mr Russell's parents (may they RIP) for raising a man who would come to bring joy to SO MANY PEOPLE. Such a simple joy, but joy nonetheless.
Peace out, fellow toasty crazies.
- L. x
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