Tag: inventor
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The Life and Legacy of Sir Joseph Wilson Swan
Joseph Wilson Swan was a British scientist with expertise in physics and chemistry. He created an effective light bulb that glowed using electricity. As a result, he played a significant role in popularizing electric lighting for homes and public spaces like theaters. One notable example of this is when his lights were used at the…
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The Life and Times of Hiram Maxim
Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim was an American-born British inventor who made history with his invention of the first fully automatic machine gun, which he called the Maxim gun. He held patents for many other cool inventions, like special hair-styling tools, mouse-catching devices, and steam-powered pumps that helped bring water to people’s homes. Some people even…
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The Life and Legacy of Eli Whitney: Innovator, Inventor, and American Patriot
Eli Whitney Jr. was a well-known American inventor who lived from December 8, 1765, to January 8, 1825. He created something very important in 1793 that had a big impact on the United States economy. Whitney’s creation helped turn upland short cotton into a profitable crop, which made slavery in the United States more financially…