General Knowledge - Inventions

Exercise : Inventions - Section 1
  • Inventions - Section 1
91.
When was the Raggedy Ann doll patented?
1915
1920
1919
1911
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Johnny Gruelle patented the Raggedy Ann doll in 1915. The Raggedy Andy doll and the Raggedy Ann books came later.

92.
What Frank Whittle invented?
Radar
Ethyl gasoline
Sonar
Jet propulsion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Invented in 1937.

93.
When was the first Lionel trains manufactured?
1920
1890
1901
1944
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Joshua Lionel Cowen and Harry C. Grant started the Lionel Manufacturing Company on Sept. 5, 1900 in New York City. The first train, which was called the Electric Express, was manufactured in 1901 and was an open gondola propelled by a fan motor. As time has passed, the trains have been made in different colors and styles.

94.
What item, originally called the 'Whirlwind', was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869?
Blender
Electric mixer
Washing machine
Vacuum cleaner
Answer: Option
Explanation:
No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

95.
What office item was invented by Bette Nesmith Graham in 1951?
Fax machine
Stapler
Liquid Paper
Copy machine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bette's other claim to fame was being the mother of Michael Nesmith of the Monkees.