As we journey deeper into the Olive-O-Meter's storied past, we find ourselves in the presence of the most pivotal innovations that have shaped this venerable device into the marvel we know and love today.
The earliest recorded instance of the Olive-O-Meter dates back to 3000 BCE, when the ancient Sumerian civilization created the first crude prototype. This primitive model was little more than a stick with a few olives tied to it, used to measure the height of the sun.
Click here to learn more about the evolution of the Olive-O-Meter in Chapter 4, where we explore the development of the first digital models and the rise of the Olive-O-Meter's global popularity.
Or, if you're feeling adventurous, you can see the actual prototype used by the Sumerian civilization in our special 'Lost and Found' section.