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In 1973, the General Motors research team invented the first car safety air bags that were first offered in the Chevrolet as an option.
What's this?
In 1829, scientists discovered that it was the compound called salicin in willow plants that was responsible for pain relief. But Hippocrates, 5th century B.C.
Who's this?
Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the first computer programmer.
What's the name of this object?
The first pencil sharpener was much bigger than the ones we use today. Ignacio Urresti created it in 1945. it weighed 1.300 kg.
Who invented this?
"Coca-Cola" was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in 1886.
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In 1939, Einstein and other scientists told Roosevelt of efforts in Nazi Germany to build an atomic bomb. Shortly thereafter the USA started the Manhattan Pr.
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In 1963, the Philips company became the first company to demonstrate the compact audio cassette.
What's this?
The bikini was invented in 1946 by Jacques Heim and Louis Reard.
Do you know who this is and why is he with a pigeon?
Nikola Tesla
Who invented glasses?
Abbas ibn Frinas was an Andalusian inventor in the 10th century. He invented magnifying lenses for reading.
Who's this?
Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the father of modern neuroscience.
When was this invented?
1500 BC-400 BC: The Olmec Indians are believed to be the first to grow cocoa beans as a domestic crop.
Who invented this?
The first commercial sunscreen was invented in 1936.
What's this?
Soap making was known as early as 2800 BCE.
Do you know who this is?
Katherine Johnson, the woman who performed the calculations that sent astronauts into orbit in the early 1960s and to the moon in 1969.
What's this?
James Naismith invented and named the game of basketball in 1891.
What's the name of this game?
The Tetris game was created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984—the product of Alexey’s computer programming experience and his love of puzzles.
What's this?
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler.
What's the name of this game and who invented it?
In 1873, Walter Wingfield invented a game called Sphairistikè (Greek for "playing ball) which evolved into modern outdoor tennis.