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The Ouija Board Was Invented In Maryland, But Its Original Purpose May Surprise YouBy Michael Caruso, thebaynet.com
BALTIMORE — Numerous noteworthy inventions were created and manufactured right here in Maryland, but perhaps the spookiest is the infamous Ouija board. A novelty item that supposedly allows the living to communicate with those who have passed on, it was created in 1890 by career entrepreneur Charles Kennard and attorney Elijah Bond, who both believed deeply in its success. The creation of the Ouija board wasn’t a random invention, but rather served a fascinating purpose that you likely wouldn’t expect. Today, the infamous Ouija board is owned by Hasbro.
Credit: Wikimedia/Museum of Talking BoardsWhy Was The Ouija Board Invented?
While various examples of talking boards that allow the user to communicate with the dead existed throughout history, the Ouija board we’ve come to know today was patented in 1891 by Charles Kennard, an American entrepreneur living in Baltimore.
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