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When was the first Lionel trains manufactured?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry C. Grant started the Lionel Manufacturing Company on Sept. 5, 1900 in New York City. The first train, which was called the Electric Express, was manufactured in 1901 and was an open gondola propelled by a fan motor. As time has passed, the trains have been made in different colors and styles.
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What item, originally called the 'Whirlwind', was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Vacuum cleaner originally called the 'Whirlwind', was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869.
73
Who invented Bakelite?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Leo Hendrik Baekeland invented the first plastic called Bakelite.
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What toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Joshua Lionel Cowen (August 25, 1877 – September 8, 1965) was an American inventor and the co-founder of Lionel Corporation, a manufacturer of model railroads and toy trains. Cowen also invented the flash-lamp in 1899, an early photographer's flash light source.
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This African-American woman physical therapist worked with soldiers disabled in World War II. She invented a device that helped the disabled to eat by delivering food through a tube to a mouthpiece.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Unfortunately Blount could never get anyone to buy her invention. Finally, in 1952 she sold the rights to the French government.
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What invention by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Miniature golf by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927.
77
Who invented the phonograph?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
John Kruesi was a mechanic for Edison, and Kruesi built the phonograph. Edison designed it, and later improved the phonograph.
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What beverage was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dr. Pepper was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas.
79
In which decade was the ARRL founded?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of the American Radio Relay League.
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Who invented the Seed Drill?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Jethro Tull invented the seed drill.