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    What was the player piano originally called?

    • Music Box
    • Jazzer-Key
    • Ivory Sticks
    • Pianola
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Explore key technological advancements in the 'Exciting Quiz On Technology'. Dive into the origins of inventions like DDT, escalators, pianolas, and more. Assess your knowledge on historical innovations and their impact on society.

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  • 2. 

    Before the coffee pot, how did people ingest coffee?

    • Fried It

    • Smoked It

    • Added It To Dough

    • Chewed It

    Correct Answer
    A. Chewed It
  • 3. 

    Intermittent windshield wipers were introduced by whom?

    • Abercrombie & Fitch

    • Crayola

    • Boeing

    • Ford Motor Company

    Correct Answer
    A. Ford Motor Company
  • 4. 

    How old was Frank Epperson when he invented "Popsicles"?

    • 65

    • 99

    • 11

    • 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
  • 5. 

    A dish of staphylococcus bacteria became what medicine?

    • Penicillin

    • Hydrogen Peroxide

    • Nyquil

    • Pepto Bismol

    Correct Answer
    A. Penicillin
  • 6. 

    What dangerous pesticide is banned in the U.S.?

    • Miracle Gro

    • Amberlite

    • DDT

    • Skeet

    Correct Answer
    A. DDT
  • 7. 

    Where did the escalator make its debut?

    • London Underground

    • Coney Island

    • Naples, Italy

    • Mall Of America

    Correct Answer
    A. Coney Island
  • 8. 

    In 1896, what did James Boyle's "automatic hat" do?

    • Turn Into An Umbrella

    • Fold Itself Up

    • Tip

    • Release A Rabbit

    Correct Answer
    A. Tip
  • 9. 

    What dental equipment was invented in Kalamazoo, MI?

    • Suction Tube

    • Electric Dental Drill

    • False Teeth

    • Ceramic Crowns

    Correct Answer
    A. Electric Dental Drill
  • 10. 

    How many wheels were on the first roller skates?

    • 6 Wheels

    • 8 Wheels

    • Four

    • 2 Wheels

    Correct Answer
    A. Four
  • 11. 

    What was Coney Island's first rollercoaster named?

    • Screeching Eagle

    • The Whip

    • Switchback

    • Mousetrap

    Correct Answer
    A. Switchback
  • 12. 

    The Erie Canal ties the Hudson River to what lake?

    • Lake Huron

    • Lake Superior

    • Lake Michigan

    • Lake Erie

    Correct Answer
    A. Lake Erie
  • 13. 

    Paper was invented in what country?

    • Jamaica

    • England

    • China

    • Turkey

    Correct Answer
    A. China
  • 14. 

    What color were "Goodrich" tires before black?

    • White

    • Red

    • Blue

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. White
  • 15. 

    What was the first TV remote control called?

    • TV At A Touch

    • SX-7

    • Stay Away

    • Lazy Bones

    Correct Answer
    A. Lazy Bones

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