Pre-History (Before Humans Were Cool)
It all started with the discovery of fire. Because, let's be real, without fire, things were just too hot. Like, imagine trying to enjoy a nice glass of water on a hot summer day without it being, you know, actually hot.
Thermostat Origins
Then, around 1900, someone finally got tired of sweating and invented the first thermostat. It was like a magic box that made the heat go away, but not, like, literally.
The Great Thermostat Wars
Later, in 1972, someone decided to take it to the next level and invented the first programmable thermostat. It was like, whoa, now we could control the temperature with buttons and stuff. But, of course, that led to The Great Thermostat Wars of 1985, where people fought over who got to control the AC.
Read more about The Great Thermostat Wars
The Future of Thermostats (Or, The End of Humanity)
Today, we have smart thermostats that can control themselves. Like, it's not like we're still in charge or anything. They're all, "Oh, you're too hot, I'll just turn down the heat for you." And we're all, "No, no, no, I meant for the whole house."
Learn more about the impending doom of humanity due to smart thermostats