Read about the history of the microscope, from the earliest models to today's scanning
electron microscope. See Also - Timeline
Linoleum
In 1860, Fredrick Walton invented linoleum the home floor covering.
Liposuction
Dr. Giorgio Fischer, a gynecologist from Rome, Italy, invented the liposuction procedure in
1974.
Lisa Computers
The first home computer with a GUI or graphical user interface was Apple's Lisa.
Liquid Paper
Bette Graham received a patent for "Liquid Paper".
Liquid Soap
The original liquid soap was introduced in 1980.
Locks
While the original inventor of the lock is lost in history, there are many inventors and
patents still found on record.
Lollipops
Samuel Born was a Russian immigrant who invented a lollipop making machine.
Loudspeakers
The history of music speakers.
Lunchbox (Metal)
The first metal lunchbox produced was the Hopalong Cassidy created by the Aladdin
company in 1950.
Machine Shop
By definition a machine shop is a workshop where metal is cut and shaped by machine
tools.
Macintosh Computer
Learn the history behind the famous Apple home computer.
Mackintosh Raincoat
The mackintosh raincoat was named after Charles Macintosh.
Magic Lantern
The Magic Lantern was the forerunner of the modern slide projector.
Magnetic Core Memory
Kenneth Olsen invented "Magnetic Core Memory".
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The history of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, which has revolutionized the
field of diagnostic medicine.
Magnet Related
These are natural stones and are not inventions. However, the machines that we make
with magnets are inventions.
Mail Order Catalog
Aaron Montgomery Ward sent out his first mail order catalog in 1872.
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