Invention

the obstacles we encounter can be crucial to later success. An example of a scientist who made mistakes that were made into a later success was Alexander Graham Bell. However, he still has inventions that were very successful, such as the telephone. A failure that Alexander Graham Bell faced was the invention of the metal detector. After the assassination…

In 1876-1900 the era of electricity had sparked with inventions and events. The era of 1876-1900 was very significant to America. This era was significant because of the invention of the light bulb, the foundation of Red Cross, and the Klondike Gold Rush. The first event that made the 1876-1900 era important to America was the invention of the light bulb. The light bulb was never really “Invented” but when Thomas Edison had made his version, it had outdone any other design at the time. Instead…

significant Apple item in the year of 1984 (Willis). The world has been dramatically altered by Steve Jobs in numerable ways. The start of Jobs’ Apple invention started off in 1976 with a computer co. with his good partner Steve Wozniak on April 1st. Wozniak and jobs needed to invest to start the process of there new company for there inventions so they sold items they already had. “ To raise the cash, jobs sold his VW van and Wozniak sold his HP-65 calculator. On April…

a population that now exceeds 300 million, many different people have provided their insight, their input and their ideas to continue to make the United States a free country. From the late 1800s to the present day there have been technological inventions and governmental programs created to help the country remain on its path of growth, strength, and freedom. Three different eras since the late 1800s have played a significant role as the country continues to display its ingenuity. In each…

Archimedes is humble because he doesn't brag about his amazing ideas, intellect, and inventions. One example is, “ According to Plutarch (c. 46–119 C.E.), Archimedes had so low an opinion of the kind of practical invention at which he excelled and to which he owed his contemporary fame that he left no written work on such subjects.” From this, you could conclude Archimedes was humble because he wasn't bragging or boasting about his intellect by writing about his works, like many mathematicians…

first invention at age eleven. He invented a pair of fins to wear on his hands as he swam. It was small inventions like these that sparked his creativity at a young age. It was also small inventions like these that eventually led to Franklin to having a deeper appreciation for European sciences, again, also unlike many during his time. Being a true man of the enlightenment, Franklin was always searching for an answer to questions. Whether his questions were scientific and led to inventions, or…

percolator is known as one of the earliest "modern" coffee-brewing tools, that was originally intended for small scale homes that could be heated on a stove or any other hear source (Meister, Erin). This type of coffee pot was very popular before the invention of the automatic drip coffee makers which was around the 1970s (Coffee Percolator Explained). It has been said, according to Erin Meister, that the percolator was and is the beginning for more brewing techniques that have been created…

civilizations are Rome, India, China, and Maya. These civilizations started by civilizations creating complex governments, religions, education advancements, and expanding land. What makes a civilization "successful" is a great ruler, trade, and inventions. A great ruler makes a civilization successful. According to the Department of Asian Art, "Qin Shihuangdi also standardized the Chinese script, currency, and system of measurements, and expanded the network of roads and canals"…

Wright Brothers, Invention of the airplaneHow exactly were the Wright Brothers successful? On August 19, 1871, in Dayton, Ohio, two men Orville and Wilbur Wright were born. Orville and Wilbur Wright made many inventions, but their biggest would have to be when they invented the first plane, which skyrocketed their fame. The invention of the plane was a great invention, and changed humanity as we know it. When they invented the plane, it wasn’t all that easy, it took many tries, and hard work,…

From ancient civilizations to hurricanes, researchers and exporeres study nearly everything. Exploreres use various forms technology for conducting their research. These forms include, inventions such as The Mailbox; a invention created by Mel Fisher that aided the discovery of objects underwater, planes to withstand hurricane power, Infrared satellite imagery, etc. Infrared satellite imagery is the most advanced form of technology for researchers and explorers due to the fact that it aids…