QUIZ: Can You Name These Historical Inventors?
QUIZ: Can You Name These Historical Inventors?
Every year the National Inventors Hall of Fame honors the world’s foremost inventors. Can you name this year's awardees?
Every year the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) honors and celebrates the world’s foremost inventors and their contributions to society. The criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame require candidates to hold a United States patent that has contributed significantly to the nation’s welfare. This year, NIHF inducted eight historical inventors whose ideas changed the world. Take this quiz to see if you can name these inventors.
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