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Who Made It? The Inventions Quiz

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Many people take modern conveniences like TV and toilets for granted, but have you ever wondered about the people who came up with these important inventions? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!

What Was the First War?

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Did humans invent war out of necessity, or was it invented purely to take advantage of someone else? Find out why we invented war in this article.

Space-inspired Innovations: The NASA Inventions Quiz

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NASA technology has been inspiring everyday consumer products for decades. Take our quiz to see how much you know about space-inspired technology.

Who invented the spork?

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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.

How Old Is Google?

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Who invented Google is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented Google.

What device did Douglas Engelbart invent?

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If this were trivia night, your team could probably summon this answer without breaking a sweat. But in true polymath style, Engelbart's signature invention is only part of his computer genius. Meet him.

Benjamin Franklin's Inventions Quiz

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As if being a Founding Father weren't enough to keep him busy, Benjamin Franklin also invented an astounding number of things, many of which are still used today. How much do you know about the many inventions of Benjamin Franklin?

Who Invented Chess?

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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.

Who invented salted caramel?

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There's no such thing as a salted caramel tree, so where did the delicious concoction come from and why is it so yummy?

Who Invented the Refrigerator? Uncover the Fridge's Chill History

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Who invented the refrigerator is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Find out who invented the refrigerator.

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