20th Century Inventions by https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp Made with research en-us 2022-03-14 15:08:18 UTC 2022-03-15 15:03:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5b1.png Year: 1935 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096128293 Invention: Nylon

Inventor: Wallace Carothers

Purpose: Nylon was much stronger and more resistant to mildew than silk.

]]> 2022-03-15 14:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096128293 Year: 1941 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096132829 Invention: Velcro

Inventor: George De Mestral

Purpose:  To replace the zipper in clothing and for children’s shoes.

]]> 2022-03-15 14:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096132829 Year: 1946 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096137444 Invention: Microwave Oven

Inventor: Percy Spencer

Purpose: To cook food using electromagnetic waves.

]]> 2022-03-15 14:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096137444 Year: 1950 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096145818 Invention: Credit Card

Inventor: Frank X McNamara

Purpose: Create the ability to make purchases with multiple retailers.

]]> 2022-03-15 14:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096145818 Year: 1952 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096151670 Invention: Fusion Bomb

Inventor(s): Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam

Purpose: Neutralize threats using mass destruction.
 ]]> 2022-03-15 14:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096151670 Year: 1957 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096158485 Invention: Satellite

Inventor(s): Members of the Soviet Space Program

Purpose: To map Earth’s surface and as a device for communication. 

]]> 2022-03-15 14:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096158485 Year: 1963 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096162146 Invention: Computer Mouse

Inventor: Douglas EngelBart

Purpose: To navigate the internet better.

]]> 2022-03-15 14:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096162146 Year: 1974 fyocktanner https://padlet.com/fyocktanner/sp9a2ipob2263ddp/wish/2096168040 Invention: Rubik’s Cube

Inventor : Erno Rubik

Purpose: To teach three dimensional design to students.


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