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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In 1829, William Austin Burt, created the typewriter. This invention allowed papers and books to be written more efficiently.
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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.
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In April 1853, the manned glider was invented by George Cayley. The manned glider planted the idea of flight. .
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in April 1862, the machine gun was invented by Richard Gatling. This invention made war and shooting easier and faster
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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.
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In 1868, George Westinghouse Invented the air brakes. This invention allows railroad vehicles, trucks, buses, and cars to stop moving.
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In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone. This invention made long distance instant communication possible for the everyday person.
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In November 1877, Eadweard Muybridge invents moving pictures. This provided entertainment and also set the path for television.
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In 1878, the British Perforated Paper company invented toilet paper.
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In 1886, John Pemberton invented Coca Cola. This gave people a refreshing drink.
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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.
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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.
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In 1903, Edward Benny and Harold Smith co-invent the coloring invention that is crayons. Crayons were mainly made for children entertainment and colouring
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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.
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In January 1904, Thomas Sullivan created the first teabags. This made making tea faster and easier.
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On July 28, 1914, World war I had began. This was a global war, originating in Europe that lasted till 11 November 1918.
