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Who were the British inventors behind the method of floating glass onto a bed of molten tin?
Who were the British inventors behind the method of floating glass onto a bed of molten tin?
What was the traditional method of making big pieces of glass before the 16th century?
What was the traditional method of making big pieces of glass before the 16th century?
Who invented the lawnmower that replaced the manual grass-cutting tool known as a scythe?
Who invented the lawnmower that replaced the manual grass-cutting tool known as a scythe?
What did the invention of the lawnmower lead to in terms of sports like cricket and football?
What did the invention of the lawnmower lead to in terms of sports like cricket and football?
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What did the reflecting telescope contribute to in terms of scientific observation?
What did the reflecting telescope contribute to in terms of scientific observation?
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Who demonstrated the first hypodermic syringe in 1853?
Who demonstrated the first hypodermic syringe in 1853?
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What was the main issue with early electric light bulb designs?
What was the main issue with early electric light bulb designs?
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When did Isaac Newton invent the reflecting telescope?
When did Isaac Newton invent the reflecting telescope?
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What risk remained a concern even after the invention of the hypodermic syringe?
What risk remained a concern even after the invention of the hypodermic syringe?
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Who was the first person to demonstrate a working electric light bulb?
Who was the first person to demonstrate a working electric light bulb?
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