Inventors Challenge

  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek invents the microscope

    Anton van Leeuwenhoek invents the microscope

    Anton invented the first ever microscope back in 1668. He didn't use it to see stars like we do today he actually used it to become the first person to see and describe bacteria.
  • Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin

    Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin

    U.S inventor Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, a machine that was truly revolutional and very famous. In the 19th century it had became America's leading product.
  • John Deere invented the first cast steel plow

    John Deere invented the first cast steel plow

    Eureka! That was the moment John Deere came up with the cast steel plow.
  • Charles Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber

    Charles Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber

    People are to say that Charles actually mistakenly discovered vulcanization.
  • Nicholas August Otto invents the first gas powered motor

    Nicholas August Otto invents the first gas powered motor

    Nicholas Otto invented the practical alternative to the steam engine, the gas powered motor.
  • Levis Strauss invented blue jeans

    Levis Strauss invented blue jeans

    On May 20, 1873 was the day Levis Strauss invented the wonderful blue jeans.
  • Elijah McCoy invents the ironing board

    Elijah McCoy invents the ironing board

    The truth is Mrs. McCoy hated her clothes being awfully wrinkled all the time her husband decided to do something about this. Then he made the ironing board.
  • George Ferris invents the Ferris Wheel

    George Ferris invents the Ferris Wheel

    George Ferris American engineer invented the Ferris wheel for the Chicago World Columbian Exposition
  • Whitcomb L. Judson invents the zipper

    Whitcomb L. Judson invents the zipper

    Whitcomb L. Judson invented the zipper, well not technically. He actually invented the clasp locker but that name wasn't really the best.
  • Nikola Tesla invented the radio

    Nikola Tesla invented the radio

    In 1898 Nikola Tesla invented the radio and called it the teleautomaton.
  • Mary Anderson invents the windshield wiper

    Mary Anderson invents the windshield wiper

    The wonderful Mary Anderson invented the windshield wiper even though she didn't drive a car she just though it would be revelant.
  • Orville and Wilbur Wright fly the airplane

    Orville and Wilbur Wright fly the airplane

    In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina Orbille and Wilbur took flight in their airplane.
  • Frank Henry Fleer invents bubble gum

    Frank Henry Fleer invents bubble gum

    Frank Henry Fleer was said to be the the first person to invent bubble gum. In 1913 Frank worked at a corporation as a gum manufacturer.
  • Madam C.J. Walker Invents African American Hair Care Products

    Madam C.J. Walker Invents African American Hair Care Products

    Inspirational Madam C.J. Walker was the first African-American woman to invent a hair care brand.
  • Dr. Patricia Bath invents a Laserphaco Probe

    Dr. Patricia Bath invents a Laserphaco Probe

    Ophthalmologist and laser scientist Patricia bath invented the Laserphaco Probe. She was a truly innovative scientist.