Inventions - Section 1

Answer: Option D

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Christopher Cockerell invented the hovercraft in 1956. His early experiments with the idea involved a cat food tin, a coffee tin and an industrial blower.

Answer: Option B

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Matzeliger never benefited financially from his inventions. He died in 1889 at the age of 37 from tuberculosis.

Answer: Option A

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Answer: Option A

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In the 1920s Clarence Birdseye discovered that if food was flash-frozen under pressure, it would freeze without the formation of ice crystals.

Answer: Option A

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Johnny Gruelle patented the Raggedy Ann doll in 1915. The Raggedy Andy doll and the Raggedy Ann books came later.

Answer: Option D

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Invented in 1937.

Answer: Option C

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Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry C. Grant started the Lionel Manufacturing Company on Sept. 5, 1900 in New York City. The first train, which was called the Electric Express, was manufactured in 1901 and was an open gondola propelled by a fan motor. As time has passed, the trains have been made in different colors and styles.

Answer: Option D

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Answer: Option C

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Bette's other claim to fame was being the mother of Michael Nesmith of the Monkees.

Answer: Option A

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Invented in 1857.