Apply for an Identification (ID) Card. To apply for your first Texas ID card, you must do the following: 1  Gather documents that verify your identity, U.S. citizenship or lawful presence status, Social Security Number and Texas residency. 2  Complete the application.
Mechanical engineer Richard James invented the Slinky by accident. In 1943, he was working to devise springs that could keep sensitive ship equipment steady at sea. After accidentally knocking some samples off a shelf, he watched in amazement as they gracefully âwalkedâ down instead of falling.
The first Scotch Masking Tape was invented in 1925 to help auto manufacturers solve a problem. (URL: www.3m.com/about3m/student/scotchbrand/scotchbrand_index.jhtml) Three-M History. For an overview of 3M's history, including more tales of the tape, visit their Innovation Network. (URL: www.3m.com/about3m/history/index.jhtml) Invention Dimension - Inventor of the Week. Featured Richard Drew for his invention of transparent adhesive tape.