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Here we listed out important facts about famous scientist The Wright Brothers, with his Biography, Profile, Facts, Timeline, Awards, Achievement, etc., Born: Orville: August 19, 1871, Dayton, Ohio Wilbur: April 16, 1867, Millville, Indiana Died: Orville: January 30, 1948 (aged 76), Dayton Wilbur: May 30, 1912 (aged 45), Dayton Nationality: American Education: Orville 3 years
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Here we listed out important facts about famous scientist Michael Faraday, with his Biography, Profile, Facts, Timeline, Awards, Achievement, etc., Born: 22 September 1791, Newington Butts, London, United Kingdom Died: 25 August 1867, Hampton Court Palace, Molesey, United Kingdom Nationality: British Spouse: Sarah Barnard (m. 1821–1867) Awards: Royal Medal, Bakerian Lecture, Copley Medal, Albert Medal,
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111. What Henry Bessemer invented? A. Aluminum B. Electroplating C. Steel Converter D. Steel rolling mill Answer: C. Steel Converter Explanation: Invented in 1856. 112. What invention was first installed at a Hartford, Connecticut bank in 1889? A. Automatic teller machine B. Time-lock safe C. Burglar alarm D. Pay telephone Answer: D. Pay telephone Explanation:
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101. When were blue jeans invented? A. 1900s B. 1860s C. 1870s D. 1850s Answer: D. 1850s Explanation: The first blue jeans were invented by tailor Levi Strauss, who invented tougher working pants for the miners of the California Gold Rush. 102. Who invented Electric Generator?
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91. In which year was MIDI introduced? A. 1987 B. 1983 C. 1973 D. 1977 Answer: B. 1983 92. In which decade was the SPICE simulator introduced? A. 1950s B. 1960s C. 1970s D. 1980s Answer: C. 1970s
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81. What invention is credited to the Russian born American inventor Vladimir Kosma Zworykin? A. Telegraph B. Radio C. Television D. Dishwasher Answer: C. Television Explanation: Zworykin invented both the tube (iconoscope) for transmission and the receiver (kinescope) in 1923 and 1924, respectively. 82. Benjamin Franklin was a prolific inventor. He invented the lightning rod,
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71. What did cardiologist Dr. Paul Zoll invent in Massachusetts in 1952? A. EKG B. Artificial heart valve C. Artificial heart D. Pacemaker Answer: D. Pacemaker Explanation: The pacemaker is an electrical device that regulates the heartbeat. 72. What Elmer A. Sperry invented? A. Hydroplane B. Hydraulic turbine C. Magnetic compass D. Gyrocompass Answer: D.
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61. Who had an explosive idea and first patented DYNAMITE? A. J. R. Gluber B. A. Nobel C. G. Fawks D. W. Bickford Answer: B. A. Nobel Explanation: Alfred Noble patented dynamite in 1876. Nobel left $9 million in his will to be used as awards for people whose work benefit humanity – The Nobel
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51. What African-American inventor received 5 patents in the field of shoemaking? A. Elijah McCoy B. Jan Ernst Matzeliger C. Ernest Just D. Lewis Latimer Answer: B. Jan Ernst Matzeliger Explanation: Matzeliger never benefited financially from his inventions. He died in 1889 at the age of 37 from tuberculosis. 52. It travels over land and
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41. Who was the first American female to patent her invention, a method of weaving straw with silk? A. Marjorie Joyner B. Margaret Knight C. Amanda Jones D. Mary Kies Answer: D. Mary Kies Explanation: Mary was not the first American woman inventor to be sure, there were many female inventors before her, but they
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