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Jun 24, 1000
Windmills
Persians built the first windmills. -
Cooking Coal
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. -
Electric Battery
In the 1800's Humphry Davy invented the electric battery. -
Electricity
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. -
Invention of the light bulb
The light bulb was invented by Joseph Swan. -
Electromagnetism
Michael Faraday discovered electromagnetism. -
Solar Energy
Mouchout built the first solar energy generator. -
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy was first used. -
Tungsten Filament
Coolidge invented tungsten filament which helps lights last longer. -
Fossil Fuels
Scientists realized that the burning of fossil fuels is causing climate change.
