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Refrigerator, by Carl von Linde
Carl von Linde, a German engineer, invented the refrigerator for the storage of food and medicine at a controlled temperature. -
Telephone, by Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was the Scottish scientist and inventor who revolutionized long-distance communication. One fact is that the first thing he said over the telephone was "Mr. Watson, as here, I want to see you." -
Light Bulb, by Thomas Edison
The american inventor Thomas Edison perfected the light bulb by developing a carbon filament. The light bulb was one of his many inventions of the second industrial revolution. -
Internal Combustion Engine, by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz
German engineers Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz perfected the engine to run on gasoline. When it was introduced into vehicles, it was one of the most fundamental inventions in the second industrial revolution. -
The Automobile, by Karl Benz
Benz's Automobile was the first Automobile to be powered by an internal combustion engine. It had 3 wheels and a small engine, which allowed it to travel long distances. -
The Radio, by Guglielmo Marconi
In 1895, Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi succeeded in transmitting signals over long distances. Radio led to the beginning of wireless communication, which had a major impact on society and business. -
Cinematograph, by Lumière Brothers
Two French engineers invented the cinematograph, a machine that can record and project movement. The first screening was in Paris and they made several recordings such as "The Workers Leaving the Factory" -
The Plane, by the Wright Brothers
The Wright brothers, known as Orville and Wilbur, achieved the first controlled flight in the United States, which was supported by the Kitty Hawk engine. The flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it was long enough for what we now know as modern airplanes.