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inventions

The history of the sewing machine dates back to 1755. This page describes the breakthroughs, ending with Singer's design in 1851. Links to sites about sewing machines.

An image of "The Invention of the Balloon", created by Clodion in 1784 (Terracotta, height 110 cm).

An image of "Invention of the Art of Drawing", created by Joseph-Benoit Suvee in 1791 (Oil on canvas, 267 x 131,5 cm).

An image of "The Invention of the Corinthian Capital by Callimachos", created by Johann Christian Reinhart in 1846 (Oil on canvas, 96 x 135 cm).

Site includes fascinating facts about the invention of the microwave oven by Perry Spencer in 1945.

Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.

Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.

Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.

Who invented the automobile? While there is no simple answer to this question, this site does shed some light on the topic. The images, related links, and further reading supplement the content here by the the library of congress.

Details the work of an Arizona State University biologist to produce a tomato that carries an E. coli bacteria gene that will help people fight off infections.

The technique of photographing objects observed under a microscope is discussed in this succinct site. Various pictures taken under a microscope are displayed on this site as well.

Information is given on the invention of the typewriter by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1867. Discusses the attempts before him to develop a feasible typewriter and the invention of the electric typewriter after his invention.

Good site which decribes the uses and invention of Kevlar.

John Ericsson was born in Sweden, July 31, 1803. He early showed great inventive skill and was employed as an engineer in the Swedish service. He resigned in 1826 and went to England to introduce an engine he had invented. In 1829 he won...

Thomas Alva Edison was born at Milan, Ohio, February 11, 1847, but the family soon after moved to Port Huron, Michigan. He had to earn his living from early boyhood, and was a train boy on a railroad. A station master, whose child's life...

An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcropt of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.

This Arizona State article suggests that the omnitonic horn and valved horns were invented in the same era and for the same reasons. However, further reading points out the differences between the two. The explanation for their invention...

This site from The Great Idea Finder presents a lengthy biography of Thomas Edison, followed by a wealth of suggested resources including books, movies, and the Internet.

This site provides an early history of the typewriter, from Gutenberg's invention of the printing press through the standard Sholes & Glidden typewriter. Photos and drawings accompany the historical information. Also discusses the...

This site provides an early history of the typewriter, from Gutenberg's invention of the printing press through the standard Sholes & Glidden typewriter. Photos and drawings accompany the historical information. Also discusses the...