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Persians built the first windmills.
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British discovered how to cok cola to transform it into hot-burning coke. Causing it to become a major fuel in the 18th,19th and 20th century.
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In the 1800's Humphry Davy invented the electric battery.
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Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite and flew it in a storm. When the lightning struck the key it created an electric current.
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The light bulb was invented by Joseph Swan.
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Michael Faraday discovered electromagnetism.
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Mouchout built the first solar energy generator.
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Geothermal Energy was first used.
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Coolidge invented tungsten filament which helps lights last longer.
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Scientists realized that the burning of fossil fuels is causing climate change.
