Exercise: Inventions

Questions for: Inventions

Who invented Fountain Pen?
A:
John J. Loud
B:
Sir Frank Whittle
C:
Lewis E. Waterman
D:
Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Answer: C
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What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931?
A:
String bikini
B:
Muumuu
C:
Aloha shirt
D:
Capri pants
Answer: C
An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.
When was the toothbrush invented?
A:
1770
B:
1765
C:
1790
D:
1742
Answer: A
The first toothbrush was made out of a bone and small brush, by jail prisoner William Addis of England.
When was Milk Tray first introduced?
A:
1915
B:
1934
C:
1923
D:
1942
Answer: A
Milk Tray was introduced in 1915 in open boxes arranged on wooden trays. Today, with its distinctive purple and gold cartons and popularised by the "Man in Black" television adverts, its one of the most popular chocolate assortments.
What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?
A:
Popsicle
B:
Banana split
C:
Cotton candy
D:
Cracker Jacks
Answer: A
It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his honor. (I can see why that name didn't catch on).
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