2006-06-13 06:14:27 · 3 answers · asked by DoodleBob 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The first petrol-powered car was made in 1885 The world's first underground railway opened in 1863 in London. The first words ever recorded were spoken by the inventor Thomas Edison who recorded "Mary had a little lamb." These words were recorded in 1878 Alexander Graham Bell, brn in Scotland, invented the telephone in 1876 . In 1878 he demonstrated the telephone to Queen Victoria making the first overseas call from the Isle of Wight to London. In 1837 the first proper photograph was taken. Dr John Smith Pemberton, invented Coke-Cola in 1886. In 1840 the first postage stamp was introduced. The electric light bulb was invented by two people at the same time, Thomas Edison (American) and Joseph Swan (English). in 1881. the first modern typewriter was made in 1873 in America. Volvo made the first seat belts in 1849.and you could go on and on there are so many
2006-06-13 06:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by The Wanderer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you want to know? The industrial revolution was in its height during the Victorian Renaissance. Many things were invented or inspired other inventors to improve other inventions.
This was wild period of Americana that separated us from other countries in a race to find the "perfect" mouse trap and get a patient number on it. Inventors of this era had an open horizon to make a fortune with an idea vs. chasing dreams of gold in the west. Go to the library. to learn more.
2006-06-13 13:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by fibers21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Telephone!
2006-06-13 13:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by kissfromaroes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋