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Steam Engine
An engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its fuel -
Power Loom
This machine revolutionilaized the process of making cloth and weaving materials. -
Modern Day Fire Hydrant
Has a faucet and valve on the top and is described as a wet barrel. Used to attach a hose to to put out fires. -
Telegraph
Transmits electrical signals over wires between stations. -
Water Wheel
Used for making energy from the flow of water, buckets on the outside of the wheel were used to catch and transport the water. -
Printing Press
Richard M. Hoe created a printing press that ran off a continuous roll of paper, which really improved production times. -
Arc Lamp for Street Lighting
Originally Charles F. Brush created a lamp that burned "as bright as 4000 candles" but such a bright light could not be kept in someone's house, so he decided to bring light to the streets of Cleveland. -
Submarine
An underwater vessel that was utilized by the U.S. Navy. -
Dishwasher
A machine that contained wire compartments for glasses, plates, and silverware. -
Calculator
A machine that automatically performed mathematical procedures. -
Radio
Was able to transmit radio waves over long distances, created by an Italian inventor. -
Breakfast Cereal
Was accidentally created by a nutritionist, when he flaked wheat berry. From this accident came the invention of corn flakes.
