| Blinds were invented by the ancient Egyptians. | | | | Blinds are a curious machine, however. The basic |
| They had a basic function of tilting using pulleys, | | | | function of a blind is to block light and provide |
| and were not commonly used because of their | | | | privacy. To do that, they need to be adjustable. |
| high cost. If you believe that myth, then you | | | | Adjustability is what makes blinds different. Basic |
| need to read this article. Blinds could only have | | | | blocking of a window can be done with paper, |
| been invented many years later as they were | | | | fabric sheets or other permanent or removable |
| needed to control entering light. In fact, blinds | | | | coverings. However, if an occupant wishes to |
| were an innovation after curtains. Therefore, | | | | adjust the level of privacy or permit some of the |
| unlike beer, blinds cannot draw their roots back to | | | | light to enter the room, she can use a blind to |
| an invention by the ancient Pharaohs and they | | | | cause this effect. |
| cannot be blamed for the lost tombs either. | | | | |