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Answer: Option A. -> Miniature golf
Miniature golf by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927.
Miniature golf by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927.
Answer: Option B. -> John Kruesi
John Kruesi was a mechanic for Edison, and Kruesi built the phonograph. Edison designed it, and later improved the phonograph.
John Kruesi was a mechanic for Edison, and Kruesi built the phonograph. Edison designed it, and later improved the phonograph.
Answer: Option C. -> Dr. Pepper
Dr. Pepper was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas.
Dr. Pepper was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas.
Answer: Option A. -> Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull invented the seed drill.
Jethro Tull invented the seed drill.
Answer: Option D. -> 1910s
On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of the American Radio Relay League.
On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of the American Radio Relay League.
Answer: Option A. -> Popsicle
The next time you pop a Popsicle in your mouth, think about this: You're enjoying the fruits of an 11-year-old entrepreneur's labor. Back in 1905, a San Francisco Bay Area kid by the name of Frank Epperson accidentally invented the summertime treat.
The next time you pop a Popsicle in your mouth, think about this: You're enjoying the fruits of an 11-year-old entrepreneur's labor. Back in 1905, a San Francisco Bay Area kid by the name of Frank Epperson accidentally invented the summertime treat.
Answer: Option A. -> 1915
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.
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.
Answer: Option C. -> Lewis E. Waterman
Lewis E. Waterman invented Fountain Pen.
Lewis E. Waterman invented Fountain Pen.
Answer: Option A. -> 1770
The creator of the first mass-produced toothbrush is believed to have been William Addis of England in 1780. Addis had been jailed in 1770 for inciting a riot. In jail, he developed a toothbrush consisting of an animal bone and bristles made of pigs' hair that were inserted into drilled holes and held in place by glue. After his release, he started a toothbrush manufacturing company called ADDIS that stayed in his family until 1996 and still manufactures toothbrushes today.
The creator of the first mass-produced toothbrush is believed to have been William Addis of England in 1780. Addis had been jailed in 1770 for inciting a riot. In jail, he developed a toothbrush consisting of an animal bone and bristles made of pigs' hair that were inserted into drilled holes and held in place by glue. After his release, he started a toothbrush manufacturing company called ADDIS that stayed in his family until 1996 and still manufactures toothbrushes today.
Answer: Option C. -> Aloha shirt
An Aloha shirt is a brightly coloured tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.
An Aloha shirt is a brightly coloured tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.