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    Electrostatic Force

    Electrostatic Force
    Thales discovered that when you rub fur with amber static force would attract dust and other particles to the amber.
  • Jan 1, 1000

    Coal

    Coal
    The Chinese started using coal as fuel because it burned longer and slower than wood.

  • Steam Engine(Coal)

    Steam Engine(Coal)
    Thomas Savery invented the steam engine which used coal to power it.

  • Lightning

    Lightning
    Benjamin Franklin discovered and proved that lightning produces electrical charges.

  • Alessandro Volta

    Alessandro Volta
    Alessandro Volta invernted the first battery. The "volt" is named in his honor.

  • Solar Energy

    Solar Energy
    Mouchout of France first developed Solar Energy.

  • Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison
    Thomas Edison invented the first electric light bulb.

  • Alexander Graham Bell

    Alexander Graham Bell
    Alexander Graham Bell invented the first wireless telephone.

  • The Wright Brothers

    The Wright Brothers
    The Wright Brothers Invented the first airplance with a gasoline tank.

  • First Automobile

    First Automobile
    German Inventors Dailmer and Benz invented the first automobile.