Inventions KBC Quiz & KBC Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question: What 'game' was first produced by the Southern Novelty Company in Baltimore, Maryland in 1892?

1. Frisbee
   
2. Monopoly
   
3. Ouija board
   
4. Ping Pong
   

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The board was invented by Isaac and William Fuld. The word 'Ouija' comes from the French and German words for 'yes', 'oui' and 'ja'.

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Question: What now-ubiquitous device was invented by Zenith engineer Eugene Polley in 1955?

1. Microwave oven
   
2. Remote control
   
3. VCR
   
4. Calculator
   

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The first wireless remote control for television was called Flashmatic. (Remember when you had to get up to change the channel?)

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Question: What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?

1. Popsicle
   
2. Banana split
   
3. Cotton candy
   
4. Cracker Jacks
   

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It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his honor. (I can see why that name didn't catch on).

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Question: What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931?

1. String bikini
   
2. Muumuu
   
3. Aloha shirt
   
4. Capri pants
   

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An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical print shirt that is a popular souvenir of Hawaii.

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Question: What toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900?

1. Raggedy Ann doll
   
2. Yo-yo
   
3. Electric train
   
4. Tinkertoys
   

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His middle name, Lionel, is the source of the Lionel Train brand name.

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Question: What invention by Garnet Carter made its debut at the Fairyland Inn Resort in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, in 1927?

1. Miniature golf
   
2. Swimming pool slide
   
3. Ski lift
   
4. Golf cart
   

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It was originally called 'Tom Thumb Golf'.

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Question: What did cardiologist Dr. Paul Zoll invent in Massachusetts in 1952?

1. EKG
   
2. Artificial heart valve
   
3. Artificial heart
   
4. Pacemaker
   

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The pacemaker is an electrical device that regulates the heartbeat.

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Question: What beverage was invented by Charles Alderton in 1885 in Waco, Texas?

1. Cream soda
   
2. Coca-Cola
   
3. Dr. Pepper
   
4. Sprite
   

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The cherry-flavored cola made its debut at Morrison's Old Corner Drugstore.

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Question: What plaything was invented by Joe McVicker in 1956?

1. Silly Putty
   
2. Etch-A-Sketch
   
3. Lite-Brite
   
4. Play-Doh
   

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The stuff was originally intended to be wallpaper cleaner! (I used to eat this as a child)

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Question: What furniture item was invented by California furniture designer Charles Prior Hall in 1968?

1. Sofa bed
   
2. Captain's chair
   
3. Waterbed
   
4. Hammock
   

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