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Inventions - Section 1

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Question 91
The initials JCB on earth-moving equipment are those of the founder of the company that makes it. What is his name?

A
John Christopher Ballantyne
B
Joseph Cyril Bamford
C
John Christopher Baxter
D
Jack Croxford Baker
Correct Answer: Option B

Joseph Cyril Bamford founded the company that makes these iconic machines in 1945, in a 12ft X 15ft garage in Staffordshire.

Question 92
What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?

A
Popsicle
B
Banana split
C
Cotton candy
D
Cracker Jacks
Correct Answer: Option A

It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his honor. (I can see why that name didn't catch on).

Question 93
When was Milk Tray first introduced?

A
1915
B
1934
C
1923
D
1942
Correct Answer: Option A

Milk Tray was introduced in 1915 in open boxes arranged on wooden trays. Today, with its distinctive purple and gold cartons and popularised by the "Man in Black" television adverts, its one of the most popular chocolate assortments.

Question 94
When was the toothbrush invented?

A
1770
B
1765
C
1790
D
1742
Correct Answer: Option A

The first toothbrush was made out of a bone and small brush, by jail prisoner William Addis of England.

Question 95
What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931?

A
String bikini
B
Muumuu
C
Aloha shirt
D
Capri pants
Correct Answer: Option C

An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.

Question 96
Who invented Fountain Pen?

A
John J. Loud
B
Sir Frank Whittle
C
Lewis E. Waterman
D
Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Correct Answer: Option C

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Question 97
Who invented Bakelite?

A
Charles Goodyear
B
Leo Hendrik Baekeland
C
Roy Plunkett
D
Henry Ford
Correct Answer: Option B

Leo Hendrik Baekeland invented the first plastic called Bakelite.

Question 98
What toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900?

A
Raggedy Ann doll
B
Yo-yo
C
Electric train
D
Tinkertoys
Correct Answer: Option C

His middle name, Lionel, is the source of the Lionel Train brand name.

Question 99
This African-American woman physical therapist worked with soldiers disabled in World War II. She invented a device that helped the disabled to eat by delivering food through a tube to a mouthpiece.

A
Bessie Blount
B
Marjorie Joyner
C
Mae Jamison
D
Beulah Henry
Correct Answer: Option A

Unfortunately Blount could never get anyone to buy her invention. Finally, in 1952 she sold the rights to the French government.

Question 100
What invention by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927?

A
Miniature golf
B
Swimming pool slide
C
Ski lift
D
Golf cart
Correct Answer: Option A

It was originally called 'Tom Thumb Golf'.

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