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Samuel Morse's development of the telegraph enabled rapid long-distance communication using Morse code, transforming business and news dissemination.
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Christopher Latham Sholes' typewriter revolutionized written communication, making it faster and more accessible.
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Alexander Graham Bell's invention revolutionized communication, allowing people to speak to each other over long distances.
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Carl von Linde's invention of practical refrigeration systems revolutionized food preservation and the cold chain industry.
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Thomas Edison's invention brought artificial lighting into homes and businesses, replacing gas lamps.
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Also created by Thomas Edison, the phonograph enabled the recording and playback of sound for the first time.
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John Kemp Starley's invention of the modern bicycle provided an affordable means of transportation and helped shape urban planning.
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Karl Benz's development of the first practical automobile paved the way for modern transportation and the automotive industry.
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George Eastman's introduction of the Kodak camera brought photography to the masses with easy-to-use film-based systems.
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Thomas Edison's creation of the motion picture camera laid the foundation for the film industry and visual storytelling.
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Guglielmo Marconi's invention of the radio enabled wireless communication, leading to the development of broadcasting and telecommunications.
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Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery of X-rays revolutionized medical imaging, allowing the visualization of internal structures.
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Henri Becquerel's discovery of radioactivity unlocked new realms of scientific research and led to advancements in nuclear energy and medicine.
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Hubert Cecil Booth's invention made household cleaning more efficient and convenient.
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The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, achieved powered, controlled flight, opening up the era of aviation.