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Inventions - Section 1

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Inventions - Section 1

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Question 101
Who invented the phonograph?

A
Thomas Edison
B
John Kruesi
C
Jules Levy
D
Alexander Graham Bell
Correct Answer: Option B

John Kruesi was a mechanic for Edison, and Kruesi built the phonograph. Edison designed it, and later improved the phonograph.

Question 102
What beverage was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas?

A
Cream soda
B
Coca-Cola
C
Dr. Pepper
D
Sprite
Correct Answer: Option C

The cherry-flavored cola made its debut at Morrison's Old Corner Drugstore.

Question 103
Who invented fuel cells in 1839?

A
Buckminster Fuller
B
Sir William Grove
C
Sylvester Graham
D
Joyce Hall
Correct Answer: Option B

Fuel cells were invented in 1839 by Sir William Grove.

Question 104
The ELECTRIC BATTERY, who's charged with inventing this one?

A
Hertz
B
Amper
C
Galvani
D
Volta
Correct Answer: Option D

Italian, Alessandro Volta discovered the first practical battery in 1800. Life would be very different without batteries.

Question 105
Who was the first person to patent the JET ENGINE?

A
F. Whittle
B
C. Lindbergh
C
W. Histell
D
B. Owings
Correct Answer: Option A

British inventor Frank Whittle was the first to patent his design for a jet engine in 1930. Although an engine designed by Dr. Hans Von Ohain was the first to fly in 1939. Whittle's jet engine first flew in 1941.

Question 106
In which decade was the ARRL founded?

A
1940s
B
1930s
C
1920s
D
1910s
Correct Answer: Option D

On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of the American Radio Relay League.

Question 107
Who invented the Seed Drill?

A
Jethro Tull
B
Arlo Guthrie
C
Woodie Guthrie
D
Thomas Hines
Correct Answer: Option A

It was invented around the early 1700's.

Question 108
What drink was invented by Charles Leiper Grigg in 1929?

A
7-Up
B
Yoo-Hoo
C
Pepsi
D
Hawaiian Punch
Correct Answer: Option A

Grigg, who was from Missouri, originally named his creation 'Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda'.

Question 109
For what is Charles Babbage (1792-1871) remembered?

A
Computers
B
Telescopes
C
Radio-Telegraphy
D
Steam Boating
Correct Answer: Option A

Know as the Father of Computing. He began his 'Analytical Engine' in 1833. The first computer, although he never completed it.

Question 110
Who invented Automobiles using gasoline?

A
Leo H Baekeland
B
Karl Benz
C
Evangelista Torricelli
D
Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Correct Answer: Option B

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