What famous poet born in May said, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
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What founding father used his experiments with electricity to create a lightning rod that directed electricity away from buildings?
Benjamin Franklin. Some of his inventions included bifocals, the Franklin stove, and swim fins used in snorkeling and diving.
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What did Johannes Gutenberg invent?
The printing press. The first Gutenberg Bible was printed in 1455, and it included colored illustrations.
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True or False? May is one of the months mentioned in the song “Shine On Harvest Moon.”
False. The line from the song is “I ain’t had no lovin’ since April, January, June, or July."
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True or False? May occurs during the autumn season in the northern hemisphere.
False. In the northern hemisphere, May occurs during spring.
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Was dry-cleaning invented in Europe?
No. It was invented by Thomas Jennings, a Black man who was born free in New York City. He was the first to receive a patent for “dry scouring."
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Who is generally considered to have invented the modern airplane?
The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) were first to take flight, and also invented the modern airplane.
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Who invented crop rotation, which then led to the development of more than 300 peanut products?
George Washington Carver. His crop rotation led to an abundance of crops, not just peanuts.
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What type of eye surgery equipment did Patricia Bath receive a patent for?
Cataract. She invented the Laserphaco Pro probe, which is less painful and more precise than previous cataract procedures.
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On what continent was the TV invented?
North America. Philo Taylor Farnsworth invented the electronic television. He got the idea while plowing a field. He was just 14 when the idea struck him.
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What is Eli Whitney most famous for inventing?
Cotton gin.
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Who was the first to secure a patent for the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell. The 29-year-old inventor did so in March 1876. He had a personal interest in sound technology because his mother and wife were deaf.
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What is the only six-letter word that ends with the letters “MAY”? (hint: disappointed feeling)