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Inventions - Section 1

1. 

Who invented Fountain Pen?

A. John J. Loud
B. Sir Frank Whittle
C. Lewis E. Waterman
D. Kirkpatrick Macmillan

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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2. 

What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931?

A. String bikini
B. Muumuu
C. Aloha shirt
D. Capri pants

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.

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3. 

When was the toothbrush invented?

A. 1770
B. 1765
C. 1790
D. 1742

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The first toothbrush was made out of a bone and small brush, by jail prisoner William Addis of England.

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4. 

When was Milk Tray first introduced?

A. 1915
B. 1934
C. 1923
D. 1942

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Milk Tray was introduced in 1915 in open boxes arranged on wooden trays. Today, with its distinctive purple and gold cartons and popularised by the "Man in Black" television adverts, its one of the most popular chocolate assortments.

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5. 

What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?

A. Popsicle
B. Banana split
C. Cotton candy
D. Cracker Jacks

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his honor. (I can see why that name didn't catch on).

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6. 

The initials JCB on earth-moving equipment are those of the founder of the company that makes it. What is his name?

A. John Christopher Ballantyne
B. Joseph Cyril Bamford
C. John Christopher Baxter
D. Jack Croxford Baker

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Joseph Cyril Bamford founded the company that makes these iconic machines in 1945, in a 12ft X 15ft garage in Staffordshire.

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7. 

Who was the first person to patent the JET ENGINE?

A. F. Whittle
B. C. Lindbergh
C. W. Histell
D. B. Owings

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

British inventor Frank Whittle was the first to patent his design for a jet engine in 1930. Although an engine designed by Dr. Hans Von Ohain was the first to fly in 1939. Whittle's jet engine first flew in 1941.

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8. 

Where were wigs first invented?

A. Japan
B. France
C. Egypt
D. China

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

As you have noticed in pictures, many Egyptians have head coverings, sometimes with beads in them. The first wigs were created to cover the head from the hot sun.

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