Did you know the idea for the Popsicle began with an 11-year-old California kid? In 1905, he accidentally left a flavored drink outside overnight with a stirring stick in it. By the next morning, it had frozen, helping inspire what we now know as the Popsicle. #ThrowbackThursday #CaliforniaFact

Throwback to 1981, when California scientists helped pioneer embryonic stem cell research, advancing discoveries that would influence medicine and scientific research around the world. #CaliforniaFact #ThrowbackThursday #CaliforniaInnovation

Before satellites, drones and cameras, California was already finding ways to spot wildfires early. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, CA became home to some of the nation’s earliest fire lookout stations, helping shape how we detect and respond to fires today. #CaliforniaFact #ThrowbackThursday

California has always been a global tech trendsetter! 🖨️ Did you know the world’s first working laser printer was created right here in California in 1971? From laser printers to space exploration, California continues to pioneer tech that shapes our daily lives. #CaliforniaFact #ThrowbackThursday