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What is a television
In 1927, Philo Taylor Farnsworth invented this complete electronic system that is now seen in almost every household today.
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What is frozen food
In 1923, Clarence Birdseye created this category of food that can be reheated after being taken out of the freezer.
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What is scotch tape
3M engineer, Richard G. Drew, patented this common household item in 1930.
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What is a traffic light
In 1923, Garrett A. Morgan invented this to tell cars whether to go, slow down, or stop.
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What is FM radio
Star 99.9 is a station on this radio frequency invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong in 1933
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What is a jet engine
In 1930, Frank Whittle and Dr. Hans von Chain Bothe invent this type of engine that is found on modern day airplanes.
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What are PEZ
Eduard Hass III created this candy in 1927 that is often dispensed from characters, celebrities, and influential figures.
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What is a razor
In 1928, Jacob Schick patented the electronic version of this common bathroom item.
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What is a Jeep
Invented by Karl Pabst in 1940, you might see two owners of this kind of car do a special wave to each other while driving.
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What is polaroid photography
In 1932 Edwin Herbert Land invented the type of photography that is mentioned in the popular song "Hey Ya!" by Outkast.
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What is a photocopier
In 1937, Chester F. Carlson invents this machine that is commonly found in an office.
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What is gum
In 1928, Walter E. Diemer invented this item that you do not swallow, but still provides your taste buds with flavor.
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What is a slinky
Invented in 1943 by Richard James, this kind of toy is encouraged to be pushed down the stairs.
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What is a parking meter
Typically when parking on the street on Saturdays and Sundays, you don't need to use this device invented by Carl C. Magee in 1932.
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What is Monopoly
In 1934, Charles Darrow claims to have invented this popular board game.
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What is a mobile phone
Although not sold commercially until 1983, This device that is probably in your pocket right now was first invented in 1947
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What is a microwave oven
Percy Spencer invented this common kitchen appliance in 1946 to heat up food.
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What is beer
In 1935, this drink was put into a can for the first time.
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What is a radio
In 1929, Paul Galvin invented a new version of this device that is now inside your car.
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What is a strobe light
Invented in 1938, this type of light is commonly found at parties, concerts, and haunted houses.
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What is a computer
In 1942, John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry built the first electronic digital version of this device
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What is cake mix
Invented in 1949, this item was designed to be a one stop shop for the dry ingredients to make a popular celebratory food item
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What is an aerosol can
Lyle David Goodloe and W.N. Sullivan invented this type of can in 1941
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What are road reflectors
Thanks to Englishman Percy Shaw for inventing this in 1934, because now, we can see dark objects when driving at night
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What is neoprene
In 1930, Wallace Carothers and Dupont Labs invent this synthetic rubber that is commonly used to make wetsuits.
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