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Invention Of The Battery
In 1800, Alessandro Volta invented the first ever battery. Which at the time was known as the voltaic pile. The battery consisted of pairs of copper and zinc discs, piled on each other. -
Invention Of The Electric Light Bulb
In 1802, Humphry Davy invented the first electric light. When he connected wires to a battery and a piece of carbon, the carbon would start to glow, which produced light. This light was way to bright enough for practical uses. -
First Photograph
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce was the first person ever to take a photograph. The way he took the picture was by setting up a machine which was called the camera obscura in the window of his house, in France. The camera took eight hours to take the picture. -
First Steam Locomotive
In 1814, George Stephenson Designed the first steam locomotive. With this invention it made travel over long distances much easier and convenient. This also allows large amounts of goods to be transported over land easily. -
Invention Of The Typewriter
In 1829, William Austin Burt, created the typewriter. This invention allowed papers and books to be written more efficiently. -
Invention Of The Propeller
In 1835, Francis Pettit Smith along with John Ericsson invented the first ever screw propeller. The screw propeller provided a more efficient way to travel. -
Manned glider was invented
In April 1853, the manned glider was invented by George Cayley. The manned glider planted the idea of flight. . -
Machine Gun Was Invented
in April 1862, the machine gun was invented by Richard Gatling. This invention made war and shooting easier and faster -
First Man-Made Plastic
In 1862, Alexander Parkes invented the first man-made plastic. He had made a lighter and cheaper solid to use in the industry. This plastic is very widely used in the world today. -
Invention Of The Air Brakes
In 1868, George Westinghouse Invented the air brakes. This invention allows railroad vehicles, trucks, buses, and cars to stop moving. -
Invention Of The Telephone
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone. This invention made long distance instant communication possible for the everyday person. -
Moving Pictures
In November 1877, Eadweard Muybridge invents moving pictures. This provided entertainment and also set the path for television. -
Toilet Paper was Invented
In 1878, the British Perforated Paper company invented toilet paper. -
COCA COLA
In 1886, John Pemberton invented Coca Cola. This gave people a refreshing drink. -
Contact Lenses
In November 1887, F.E. Mueller and Adolf Fick co-invent contact lenses in 1878. This allowed people with glasses to play sports or look better without glasses. -
Invention Of The Air Conditioner
In 1902, Willis Carrier had invented the first ever modern air-conditioning system. This machine sent air through water cooled coils. This invention had made controlling humidity in an area easier. -
Crayons
In 1903, Edward Benny and Harold Smith co-invent the coloring invention that is crayons. Crayons were mainly made for children entertainment and colouring -
Invention Of The Airplane
In 1903, Wright brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright, invent the first gas motored and controlled airplane. They complete the first four sustained flight with a powered, controlled airplane. Their best flight was 852 feet above the ground in 59 seconds. This invention eventually evolved the transportation world. -
TeaBags
In January 1904, Thomas Sullivan created the first teabags. This made making tea faster and easier. -
World War I
On July 28, 1914, World war I had began. This was a global war, originating in Europe that lasted till 11 November 1918.
