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The lightning rod
The lightning rod was invented by Benjamin Franklin. It was designed and used to harmlessly bring lightning down into the ground without harming the structure. -
The submarine
The first ever submarine invented was named "The Turtle." It was able to attack the HMS Eagle harbored in New York. -
The first Cotton Gin
This cotton gin was first invented by Eli Whitney. Sadly he didn't become rich off of this, due to other cotton farmers who invented other versions of it. -
The first Coffee Pot
Before this was invented, people who were a fan of coffee had to chew their grounds. But not any more after Benjamin Thompson's invention. -
The first ever Steamboat
These boats were able to travel down rivers around 5 mph. This wasn't much but made trading a lot easier. -
The Plough
This technological invention made farming way easier in america and farmers didn't need to go through as much labor as they used to. -
First camera evened
It was invented by Nicéphore Niépce. He coated a piece of paper in with silver chloride, which darkened when it was exposed to light. -
Electro-Magnetic Motor
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The Reaping Machine
This machine was invented to replace the scythe. This made cutting grains much faster and easier. -
The sewing machine
This machine was such a helpful tool for women back in the day. Women didn't have to hand sew anymore and made designing clothing much faster and easier. -
Threshing Machine
This separated the grain from the chaff automatically which made the process faster and easier for farmers. -
The Telegraph
This changed communication back then. The telegraph was able to send messages as far from Baltimore to the Supreme Court in Washington, DC. -
Power Tools
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Burglar Alarm
This alarm is exactly what it sounds like. It is an alarm used in shops for people trying to steal. -
The first panoramic camera
This was called the megaskop kamera. -
Typewriter was first invented
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First structural steel bridge
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Electric dental drill
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First telephone
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First hearing aid
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Electric fan
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First thrill ride/roller coaser
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First skyscraper
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First car is invented
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First dishwasher
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First escalator
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First gasoline-powered car
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First self playing piano
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First air conditioning
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Airplanes
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First self starting car
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Electric ignition starters are made
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KDKA/ FIrst commercial radio broadcast
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First robot
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First gas chamber was invented
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First rocket
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First television
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Car radios are invented
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Colored TV's
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First radio broadcast to communicate from space
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Coil Spring suspensions are invented
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First Jeep
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Complex Number Calculator is created
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First atomic bomb
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First Polaroid camera
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Electric guitar
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Car keys are invented
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Power steering is invented
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First heart-lung machine
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Air conditioning are put into cars
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Nuclear submarine
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Cruise Control is invetned
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Seat belts are invented
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First laser
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Electric windows
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First computer mouse
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Mini computer
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Windshield wipers are invented
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Anti-lock brakes
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First video game
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First handheld mobile phone
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Ethernet was invented
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First digital dashboard display
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First released PC
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CD players are put into cars
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Airbags are made
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World Wide Web is created
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The first GPS satellite went into orbit
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Hubble telescope
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First version of photoshop is invented by adobe
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Yahoo is created
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Ebay is launched
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Amazon is launched
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Wifi goes worldwide
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iMac launched
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Google launches
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Bluetooth 1.0 happens
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First MP3 player is invented
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Reversing cameras are used in cars
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First drone strike
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Automatic parking is invented
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Youtube launches
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Twitter launches
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First apple iphone
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First E-book reader is invented/Kindle
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Iphone 3G
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Iphone 3Gs
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Iphone 4
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First Ipad/tablet computer
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Iphone 4s
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Iphone 5
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Iphone 5s/5c
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Iphone 6/6plus
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First apple watch is launched
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Iphone 7 and 7plus
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Iphone X
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Iphone 8 and 8plus
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Iphone Xs
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Iphone 11
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Self driving cars are made and invented