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Who is often called the 'first African-American' inventor?

A) Bessie Blount B) George Washington Carver
C) Benjamin Banneker D) Elijah McCoy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Benjamin Banneker

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Who Invented Worldwide Standard Time Zones ?

A) Charles Richard Drew B) Henry W. Seely
C) Jesse Wilford Reno D) Sir Sandford Fleming
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sir Sandford Fleming

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What furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968?

A) Sofa bed B) Captain's chair
C) Waterbed D) Hammock
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Waterbed

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Who invented the BALLPOINT PEN?

A) Write Brothers B) Waterman Brothers
C) Biro Brothers D) Bicc Brothers
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Biro Brothers

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What drink was invented by Charles Leiper Grigg in 1929?

A) 7-Up B) Yoo-Hoo
C) Pepsi D) Hawaiian Punch
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7-Up

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Who was the first person to patent the JET ENGINE?

A) F. Whittle B) C. Lindbergh
C) W. Histell D) B. Owings
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) F. Whittle

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FROZEN FOOD – Who discovered the first practical method of freezing food?

A) C. Birdseye B) F. Rozenosh
C) G. Findus D) R. Scott
 
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Ralph Samuelson was only 18 when he invented this sporting item in 1922. What was that?

A) Golf tee B) Motorboat
C) Water skis D) Hang glider
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Water skis

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