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Match the Inventions

Name the inventions according to the hints.
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Last updated: August 13, 2024
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First submittedJuly 28, 2024
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This round invention is one of the oldest and most fundamental components of transportation
Wheel
Invented by Johannes Gutenberg, this device revolutionized the way books were produced
Printing Press
Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing this device that revolutionized long-distance communication
Telephone
Thomas Edison is often associated with this invention that brought electric light into homes
Light Bulb
Karl Benz is credited with creating the first practical version of this motorized vehicle
Automobile
The Wright brothers made the first controlled, powered flight with this invention in 1903
Airplane
Alan Turing's work laid the foundation for this device, which processes information electronically
Computer
This global network of computers began as a project called ARPANET
Internet
Alexander Fleming discovered this antibiotic that has saved countless lives
Penicillin
Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird were pioneers in developing this device for visual broadcasting
Television
Guglielmo Marconi is often credited with inventing this wireless communication device
Radio
Percy Spencer accidentally discovered this cooking device while working with radar technology
Microwave Oven
James Watt improved this engine, which was pivotal during the Industrial Revolution
Steam Engine
This appliance uses a cooling system to preserve food and drinks
Refrigerator
Elias Howe and Isaac Singer played key roles in the development of this textile-related invention
Sewing Machine
Louis Daguerre's work with the daguerreotype process was a significant step in the development of this device
Camera
This explosive material, invented in China, revolutionized warfare and construction
Gunpowder
This substance is essential for the operation of the printing press
Printing Ink
Benjamin Franklin invented these glasses that allow for clear vision at multiple distances
Bifocals
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered this technology, which allows us to see inside the human body
X-ray Machine
Edward Jenner developed the first successful one of these to prevent smallpox
Vaccination
This device converts electrical energy into mechanical motion
Electric Motor
John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley developed this semiconductor device, crucial for modern electronics
Transistor
Theodore Maiman is credited with developing the first operational one of these devices, which emit light through optical amplification
Laser
Igor Sikorsky made significant contributions to the development of this rotorcraft
Helicopter
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Willis Carrier invented this device to control indoor climate and humidity
Air Conditioner
This navigational instrument, using Earth's magnetic field, was vital for maritime exploration
Compass
Alessandro Volta created the first true one of these electrical storage devices
Battery
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made significant improvements to this device, which magnifies small objects
Microscope
René Laennec invented this device to listen to the internal sounds of the human body
Stethoscope
Galileo Galilei improved this device to observe distant celestial objects
Telescope
Charles Goodyear discovered the vulcanization process for this elastic material
Rubber
The Romans were known for their extensive use of this building material, made from cement
Concrete
This medical invention, used during surgery, can render patients unconscious and pain-free
Anesthesia
Alfred Nobel invented this powerful explosive material
Dynamite
Elisha Otis developed a safety mechanism that made this vertical transport device practical for buildings
Elevator
This device converts kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power
Wind Turbine
Chester Carlson invented this device, which duplicates documents using electrostatic charges
Photocopier
This satellite-based system provides geolocation and time information to a GPS receiver anywhere on Earth
GPS
This device creates three-dimensional objects from digital models by layering materials
3D Printer
This device combines a mobile phone with a handheld computer, featuring touch screens and internet access
Smartphone
This portable device allows users to play digital audio files, revolutionizing the music industry
MP3 Player
This broad term includes devices like the incandescent bulb and LED, used for illumination
Electric Light
Whitcomb Judson and Gideon Sundback developed this fastening device commonly used in clothing
Zipper
This class of drugs fights bacterial infections, with penicillin being a famous example
Antibiotics
These artificial objects orbit Earth for purposes like communication and weather monitoring
Satellite
These small lenses, worn directly on the eyes, correct vision
Contact Lenses
This watercraft is capable of underwater operation, used for military and research purposes
Submarine
This musical instrument, amplified through electric pickups, transformed modern music
Electric Guitar
This medical device regulates the heartbeat using electrical impulses
Pacemaker
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2 Comments
XYU
+1
Level 62
Aug 7, 2024
Interesting, cheers. "Car" needs to be accepted, plus vaccine, fridge, zip, lift and anaesthetic, and I think microwave, X-ray and bifocal should be allowed too.
quickbuzzer
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Level 37
Aug 13, 2024
Thanks for the input. I edited as per your request. if you like my quizzes please kindly follow and try my other quizzes. any changes you want please comment. have nice day.
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