17 Ford sold barbecues

The Model T was made partly of wood, and its production created a lot of scrap. Frugal Henry Ford asked his partner Edward Kingsford to make use of the leftovers. Kingsford had a chemist combine the wood with tar, cornstarch, and other materials to create small, flammable bricks—or “briquettes.” Then Ford sold kits with grills and briquettes that fit perfectly in the rear of his cars. Today, Kingsford is still America’s leading charcoal brand.