New Year Quiz

[devadiva]

the name of which country is made up of 18 letters consisting of alternating vowels and consonants 9 of each?
What was the first household appliance to be sold on HP.

[Icntoan]

First one could be United Arab Emirates

[rogerr]

I think it was the Singer sewing machine--I will check it out.

[slaney]

I think it may have been the vacuum cleaner in the 1920s.

[rogerr]

Edward Clark originated the hire-purchase plan, the prototype for all installment selling or time payment purchases. As a result, individuals with even meager income could own a Singer sewing machine. Even better, they could increase their productivity, earn more money and improve their position in life.

[slaney]

Singer Sewing Machine is correct -- can't find date yet.

[rogerr]

It was1856

[Fibonacci]

you can find all about singer sewing machines including quote used by rogerr at uksewing.com

http://overlockserger.com/acatalog/Singer_Sewi ng_Machine_History.html

[slaney]

Thanks

[devadiva]

Many thanks once again for all your help - your bank of knowledge never ceases to amaze me