Science and Electronics Food House Hold Items Around Town Misc.
100
What is a television
In 1927, Philo Taylor Farnsworth invented this complete electronic system that is now seen in almost every household today.
100
What is frozen food
In 1923, Clarence Birdseye created this category of food that can be reheated after being taken out of the freezer.
100
What is scotch tape
3M engineer, Richard G. Drew, patented this common household item in 1930.
100
What is a traffic light
In 1923, Garrett A. Morgan invented this to tell cars whether to go, slow down, or stop.
100
What is FM radio
Star 99.9 is a station on this radio frequency invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong in 1933
200
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.
200
What are PEZ
Eduard Hass III created this candy in 1927 that is often dispensed from characters, celebrities, and influential figures.
200
What is a razor
In 1928, Jacob Schick patented the electronic version of this common bathroom item.
200
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.
200
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.
300
What is a photocopier
In 1937, Chester F. Carlson invents this machine that is commonly found in an office.
300
What is gum
In 1928, Walter E. Diemer invented this item that you do not swallow, but still provides your taste buds with flavor.
300
What is a slinky
Invented in 1943 by Richard James, this kind of toy is encouraged to be pushed down the stairs.
300
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.
300
What is Monopoly
In 1934, Charles Darrow claims to have invented this popular board game.
400
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
400
What is a microwave oven
Percy Spencer invented this common kitchen appliance in 1946 to heat up food.
400
What is beer
In 1935, this drink was put into a can for the first time.
400
What is a radio
In 1929, Paul Galvin invented a new version of this device that is now inside your car.
400
What is a strobe light
Invented in 1938, this type of light is commonly found at parties, concerts, and haunted houses.
500
What is a computer
In 1942, John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry built the first electronic digital version of this device
500
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
500
What is an aerosol can
Lyle David Goodloe and W.N. Sullivan invented this type of can in 1941
500
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
500
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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