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Inventions Trivia

From wheels to microwaves, prove you’re the genius behind history’s brightest ideas and quirkiest contraptions.

EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

Which kitchen appliance shreds food scraps into tiny particles before they enter the drain?

Garbage disposal

NASA’s light-filtering research—sparked by welding hazards and inspired by eagle vision—led to eyewear that blocks dangerous rays. Which type of radiation do these lenses block?

UV

Which river hosted Cornelis Drebbel's 17th-century submarine demonstration that drew thousands, including a ride from King James I?

River Thames

Which prolific inventor was nicknamed The Wizard of Menlo Park?

Thomas Edison

Which car manufacturer gave up its patent rights for the three-point safety belt to boost global automotive safety?

Volvo