Though there were a few other patents for the corkscrew, and the true originator of the invention of it being unknown, the first to have the notoriety of this in the US goes to M.L Byrn is New York City. On this day, back in 1860, he came up with a device that is still used somewhat to this day. Its a spiral fitting made with metal with a wood handle, making it easier to pull corks out of bottles. Back in the late 1800s early 1900s most medicinal bottles had corks in them, where these Read More >>