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Invention of the Windmill
On October 19, 1872, J.S. Risdon patented the metal windmill. Windmills were typically found on farms. The windmill was used for pumping water, running grain elevators, carting equipment, corn shellers, wheat bolters, and conveyors. http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm
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Invention of the Telelphone
On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell created the telephone. The telephone revolutionized communication in that era of time. http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi
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Eadweard Muybridge invents the first moving pictures
Greatly benefited the entertainment business in the form of motion picture films (movies). http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm -
Englishmen, John Milne invents the modern seismograph.
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Rudolf Diesel invents the diesel-fueled internal combustion engine.
A more efficient way to burn gas. It was more bang for the buck back in this time period. Now, it is about the same as regular gas. http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm
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John Thurman patents the motor-driven vacuum cleaner.
Easily the most efficient way of cleaning. Revolutionized how women cleaned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inventors
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Willis Carrier invents the air conditioner.
Widely used in all sorts of places such as cars, offices, and homes. http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=w http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htmi -
Model T first sold.
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Gideon Sundback invented the modern zipper.
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The pop-up toaster invented by Charles Strite.
Greatly added to the overall benefit of cooking. Fast and efficient http://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/a/Nineteenth.htm
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