Amazing Inventions: 1900-1930

This amazing little gadget was invented in 1923 and is part of many people's home healthcare routine.

• Cotton swab

• Toothbrush

• Toilet paper

• Soap

Invented in 1901, this improvement allowed factories to produce larger numbers of products in a shorter amount of time.

• Computer

• Construction vehicle

• Assembly line

• Automatic scheduler

Which 1919 invention is still a fixture in many kitchens?

• Refrigerator

• Oven

• Microwave

• Toaster

This invention, from 1925, allowed households to chill their own beverages without the use of ice blocks.

• Ice cube tray

• Mini-fridge

• Icebox

• Ice bucket

This 1902 toy carries the name of the man who was President of the United States at the time of its invention.

• Lincoln logs

• Tinker toys

• Teddy bear

• Model train

You'd have trouble driving in bad weather without this 1903 invention.

• Tires

• Battery

• Trunk

• Windshield wipers

You can still use this 1910 invention for gaming or Zoom meetings.

• Headset

• Chair

• Electricity

• Chromebook

Avoided that 90 mile-per-hour fastball? Then you probably had on this invention from 1903.

• Shin guards

• Batting helmet

• Ballcap

• Baseball glove

This invention from 1921 is just what you need for that paper cut.

• Gauze

• Adhesive bandage

• Antibiotic ointment

• Peroxide

If you're taking a trip across the ocean, it will be quicker if you use this method of transportation, invented in 1903.

• Airplane

• Steam ship

• Canoe

• Supersonic jet