Important Inventions and Discoveries in World – Exercise – 1

21. What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931?

(a) String bikini
(b) Muumuu
(c) Aloha shirt
(d) Capri pants

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation :  An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii. Let us discuss.
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22. What toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900?

(a) Raggedy Ann doll
(b) Yo-yo
(c) Electric train
(d) Tinkertoys

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation :  His middle name, Lionel, is the source of the Lionel Train brand name. Let us discuss.
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23. What plaything was invented by Joe McVicker in 1956?

(a) Silly Putty
(b) Etch-A-Sketch
(c) Lite-Brite
(d) Play-Doh

Answer
Answer : (d)
Explanation
Explanation :  The stuff was originally intended to be wallpaper cleaner! (I used to eat this as a child) Let us discuss.
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24. What invention by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927?

(a) Miniature golf
(b) Swimming pool slide
(c) Ski lift
(d) Golf cart

Answer
Answer : (a)
Explanation
Explanation :  It was originally called ‘Tom Thumb Golf’. Let us discuss.
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25. What beverage was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas?

(a) Cream soda
(b) Coca-Cola
(c) Dr. Pepper
(d) Sprite

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation :  The cherry-flavored cola made its debut at Morrison’s Old Corner Drugstore. Let us discuss.
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