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Who was a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
What pseudonym did Benjamin Franklin use to publish Poor Richard's Almanack?
Richard Saunders
What were the three main inventions of Benjamin Franklin?
Lightning rod, Franklin stove, Bifocals
Nikola’s interest in electrical inventions was spurred by whom?
By his mother Djuka Mandic who invented small household appliances
Why did Tesla immigrate to the USA?
To work for Thomas Edison
What was the most significant contribution from Tesla?
The development of the AC electrical system
How did Thomas Edison begin his career?
He began his career as a news butcher; selling newspapers, candy, and vegetables on trains
What was the name of the world's first film studio?
The Black Maria
What inventions were made by Thomas Edison? (Three inventions)
Electric light bulb, Electrical power system, Motion pictures, Storage batteries, Telegraph, Telephone, Phonograph
Which inventor has a bachelor's and master's degree in agriculture from Iowa State University?
George Washington Carver
What kinds of products were developed when Carver experimented with the medicinal properties of plants?
Medicines, lotions, and ointments
What kind of products were developed from sweet potatoes and peanuts?
Natural dyes and pigments; Flour, starch and vinegar
