Mary Anderson's Great Invention

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What year did Mary Anderson's invention start selling more?

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1913

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Where did Mary Anderson grow up?

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Alabama

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What did drivers use to keep rain and sleet off of their windshields before wipers?

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Onions were used to help keep windshields clear.

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Which material did Mary Anderson NOT use in her invention?

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Plastic was not used in her invention.

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What was the purpose of Mary Anderson's invention?

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It made driving safer.

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What is an invention?

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An invention is a new device or process created to solve a problem.

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What is a windshield wiper?

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A windshield wiper is a device that removes rain and snow from a vehicle's windshield.

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Why is it important to have clear windshields while driving?

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Clear windshields help drivers see better and drive safely.

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What does 'innovation' mean?

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Innovation means creating new ideas or improving existing ones.

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Who is Mary Anderson?

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Mary Anderson was an inventor known for creating the windshield wiper.