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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?
- Kenneth Bickerstaff and Edward Budding
- Alastair Pilkington and Kenneth Bickerstaff (correct)
- Edward Budding and Alastair Pilkington
- Edward Budding and Kenneth Bickerstaff
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?
- Carving glass from large blocks
- Blowing glass into molds
- Making cylinders and then cutting and rolling them flat (correct)
- Pouring liquid glass into frames
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?
- Alastair Pilkington
- Edward Blenheim
- Edward Budding (correct)
- Kenneth Bickerstaff
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?
What did the reflecting telescope contribute to in terms of scientific observation?
What did the reflecting telescope contribute to in terms of scientific observation?
Who demonstrated the first hypodermic syringe in 1853?
Who demonstrated the first hypodermic syringe in 1853?
What was the main issue with early electric light bulb designs?
What was the main issue with early electric light bulb designs?
When did Isaac Newton invent the reflecting telescope?
When did Isaac Newton invent the reflecting telescope?
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?
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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Floating glass method inventors
Floating glass method inventors
Alastair Pilkington and Kenneth Bickerstaff invented the method of floating glass on a bed of molten tin.
Traditional glass making
Traditional glass making
Before the 16th century, large glass pieces were made by creating cylinders, then flattening them.
Lawn mower inventor
Lawn mower inventor
Edward Budding invented the lawnmower, replacing the scythe.
Lawn mower impact on sports
Lawn mower impact on sports
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Reflecting telescope's impact
Reflecting telescope's impact
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First hypodermic syringe demonstrator
First hypodermic syringe demonstrator
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Early light bulb issue
Early light bulb issue
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Reflecting Telescope Invention Year
Reflecting Telescope Invention Year
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Hypodermic syringe risk
Hypodermic syringe risk
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First electric light bulb inventor
First electric light bulb inventor
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