Inventions

Inventions

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ангелина Гудзенко

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Have you ever heard of Rubik’s Cube? What do you know about it?

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Rubik’s Cube is a colorful puzzle. It was invented in 1974 by Ernő Rubik, a Hungarian architect. The cube has six faces with different colors. You mix it up, and then try to make all sides one color again. It is fun and also good for your brain. Many people love it!

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Have you ever heard of Tupperware? What do you know about it?

Back

Tupperware is a type of plastic container. People use it to store food. It was invented in the 1940s by Earl Tupper. Tupperware keeps food fresh for a long time. It is light, strong, and reusable. Today, millions of people use it every day.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Have you ever heard of Credit Cards? What do you know about it?

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Credit cards were first used in the 1950s. They let people buy things without cash. You pay later. Credit cards are small, simple to carry, and useful in shops or online. They changed the way people spend money.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Have you ever heard of Velcro? What do you know about it?

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Velcro is a fastener used for clothes, shoes, and bags. It was invented by George de Mestral, a Swiss engineer, in 1941. He got the idea from burrs that stick to clothes. Velcro is easy to open and close, and very helpful, especially for kids.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Have you ever heard of The Internet? What do you know about it?

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The internet started in the late 20th century. It helps people connect, share, and learn. You can talk to friends, watch videos, and find information fast. Life without the internet is hard to imagine now.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Have you ever heard of Play-Doh? What do you know about it?

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It is a soft, colorful modeling material used by children for creative play.

It was invented in 1956 by Joe McVicker, an American inventor. Initially, it was made as a cleaning product for wallpaper, but later McVicker discovered that kids loved playing with it. So, he turned it into a toy. The product became popular when he marketed it under the name Play-Doh. Today, Play-Doh is a classic children's toy used around the world for making shapes, models, and figures.

Play-Doh is made from non-toxic ingredients, which makes it safe for children to use. It helps improve creativity and fine motor skills, as kids can create different forms, shapes, and even sculpting art. It comes in many colors, and the fun part is that it can be easily molded and reshaped, giving children endless opportunities for creativity.