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What did Edwin L. Drake successfully use to drill for oil?
What did Edwin L. Drake successfully use to drill for oil?
- Electric engine
- Wind power
- Steam engine (correct)
- Hand tools
What is the Bessemer Process used for?
What is the Bessemer Process used for?
Manufacturing steel quickly and cheaply
Who invented the light bulb?
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Alva Edison
What improvement did Lewis Howard Latimer invent for the light bulb?
What improvement did Lewis Howard Latimer invent for the light bulb?
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Who invented the typewriter?
Who invented the typewriter?
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What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?
What did Alexander Graham Bell invent?
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Edwin L. Drake
- Pioneered the use of a steam engine for oil drilling, marking a significant advancement in the oil industry.
Bessemer Process
- Revolutionized steel manufacturing by utilizing a method that injects hot air into molten iron, effectively removing impurities and producing steel quickly and at a lower cost.
Thomas Alva Edison
- Renowned inventor and scientist credited with inventing the electric light bulb, greatly impacting the way people live and work.
Lewis Howard Latimer
- Innovator who developed enhancements for the filament used in light bulbs; collaborated with Thomas Edison, contributing to advancements in electric lighting.
Christopher Sholes
- Credited with the invention of the typewriter in 1867, significantly changing communication and the way written documents were produced.
Alexander Graham Bell
- Inventor known for creating the telephone, transforming communication by enabling voice transmission over distances.
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