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The lightning rod was created in 1752 by Ben Franklin. This tool, often attached to roofs, conducts lightening bolts harmlessly to the ground.
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The cotton gin was created in 1794 by Eli Whitney. This tool deseeds and combs cotton
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The sewing machine was created in 1833 by Walter Hunt. This tool helps sew materials automatically.
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The telegraph was created in 1844 by Samuel F.B. Morse. This tool was used to communicate over 150 years ago
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The dishwasher was created in 1889 by WA Cockran. This tool is used to make cleaning dishes easier.
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The rocket was invented in 1926 by Robert H. Goddard. This tool is used to launch objects out of the atmosphere and into outer space.
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The television was created in 1927 by Philo Farnsworth.
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The electric guitar was created in 1948 by Leo Fender.
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Microsoft was created in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. The pair sold their software to MIT, which also helped produced the first microcomputer.
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Jump 32 laters and then Apple begins to uprise! The first iPod was introduced in 2001 by Steve Jobs, followed by the first iPhone in 2007.
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