Thesis: Importance of the Whistle
Although the modern whistle was designed in 1868 and is made of metals that were created in a supernova, forms of the whistle have existed for almost the entire span of human history. The first whistles’ music helped strengthen early humanity’s social connections and culture, and today they have many practical uses that give us a more organized community, from safety to freedom of information.
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This whistle was manufactured by the first--and one of the largest--whistle companies, Acme Whistle Company. This type of metal whistle was created by the company’s founder, Joseph Hudson, and to this day it remains the most popular design. This type of whistle is used to create order in many public crowd situations, in sports, and by lifeguards to save lives.
Click to learn more about this project, why I chose the whistle, what the "thresholds of Big History" are, and how they apply to the whistle.
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