Did You Know the First Computer Mouse Was Wooden?

The computer mouse: undeniably the cutest of the gadget world. The small, clickable tool is the reason we can browse social networks, search Google, play games and send email.

But this powerful computer piece comes from humble beginnings and had a long road to the sleek. The first mouse invented by Douglas Engelbart was carved from wood and tracked motion via two wheels mounted on the bottom instead of the ball employed in today’s models.