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Early Inventions

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How was the ice pop invented by accident?

Frank Epperson left a drink and stirrer outside in the cold where it froze.

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The early washing machine saved women lots of time but was not very what?

Safe.

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What does "liberate" mean?

Free.

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Why was the Transatlantic Telegraph Line built?

So that the USA and the UK could communicate with each other quickly.

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Why were gaps left in the periodic table?

So that new elements could be put in the blank spaces once they were discovered.

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In the 20th Century we discovered there was "hidden energy in matter" what do you think the writer means by this?

The writer is referring to nuclear energy.

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Who was the German lady who stole the Teddy Bear idea?

Margarete Steiff.

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What is a hoist?

A device that lifts or lowers.

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What is the part of the building the elevator travels through called?

An elevator shaft.

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