Who invented Lego and when was it first made?
Today is International Lego Day, a day to honor one of history's most popular and long-lasting toys. For 70 years, children and adults have been captivated by the small plastic bricks. The company name is an abbreviation of the two Danish words 'leg godt', which means 'play well.' The international celebration is held on January 28th because Lego submitted the patent application for the bricks we know and love today on this day in 1958 - with interlocking studs and tubes. But if you've ever wondered where one of the world's most powerful brands came from, keep reading. Who created Lego? Carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen founded the Lego Group in a small woodworking shop in Billund, Denmark, in 1932. He was skilled at creating various types of furniture and household items such as ladders, ironing boards, and Christmas tree stands. However, in order to create more marketable products, he focused on wooden toys such as cars, airplanes, and yoyos. A few years l...
