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First Steam Engine Invented
In 1712 Thomas Savery invented the first steam engine. However, the idea of using boiling water goes back about 2,000 years ago. Steam Engines are still used today. Image Source:
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Cotten Gin Invented
The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney on March 14, 1794. It is used to remove the seeds from the cotton plant. It was improved over time. Image Source:
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First Successful Steamboat
The first idea of a steamboat was thought of in 1769. It however, was unsuccessful. Robert Fulton was the man to make the boat work correctly.
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First Telegraph invented
In 1809 the first eletric telegraph was invented. It was created by Samuel Soemmering. It was a faster use of ommunication. -
Sewing Machine Invented
The fisrt sewing machine was made in 1846 by Ellas Howe. Before the sewing machine, families made clothes by hand. This created the "mass-production" of clothes.
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First Successful Transatlantic Cable
The transatlantic cable was attempted many times. Many inventors failed to complete communication across seas. Cyrus Field was the first man to successfully have contact with people on the other side of the ocean. -
Creation of the First Telephone
Before the telephone, there was the telegraph. Before the telegraph, horses carries the mail. The telephone was the invention where people could speak to each other by cable wire. Image Source:
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Light Bulb Invented
In 1879 the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison. His was the first to succeed, however, many before him thought of the idea of a flameless candle. His invention is still in use today. Image Source:
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Diesel Engine Invented
The diesel engine was invented in 1892 by Rudolf Diesel. It has been improved over the years from Rudolf's original design. It is used in trucks, submarines. ships, and locomotives. -
First Airplane
On December 17, 1903 the first successful flying of a machine, carrying a man, took place. The inventors were Wilbur Orville Wright. Many people failed to fly. They were the first.
