The initials JCB on earth-moving equipment are those of the founder of the company that makes it. What is his name?
A:
John Christopher Ballantyne
B:
Joseph Cyril Bamford
C:
John Christopher Baxter
D:
Jack Croxford Baker
Answer:B
Joseph Cyril Bamford founded the company that makes these iconic machines in 1945, in a 12ft X 15ft garage in Staffordshire.
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Who was the first person to patent the JET ENGINE?
A:
F. Whittle
B:
C. Lindbergh
C:
W. Histell
D:
B. Owings
Answer:A
British inventor Frank Whittle was the first to patent his design for a jet engine in 1930. Although an engine designed by Dr. Hans Von Ohain was the first to fly in 1939. Whittle's jet engine first flew in 1941.
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Where were wigs first invented?
A:
Japan
B:
France
C:
Egypt
D:
China
Answer:C
As you have noticed in pictures, many Egyptians have head coverings, sometimes with beads in them. The first wigs were created to cover the head from the hot sun.
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Who invented the battery?
A:
John Wilkinson
B:
Alessandro Volta
C:
James Hargreaves
D:
Thomas Edison
Answer:B
He was an Italian scientist, and he invented the battery in 1800.
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