Science Experiments for Kids

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The transistor was an influential little invention that changed the course of history in a big
way for computers and electronics. See Also - Definition
Transportation
The history and timeline of different transportation innovations - cars, bikes, planes, and
more.
Trillian
The king of instant messengers.
Trivial Pursuit
Trivial Pursuit was invented by Canadians Chris Haney and Scott Abbott.
Trumpet
The trumpet has evolved more than any other instrument known to modern day society.
TTY, TDD or Tele-Typewriter
The history of TTY.
Tungsten Wire
The history of tungsten wire used in lightbulbs.
Tupperware
Tupperware was invented by Earl Tupper.
Tuxedo
The tuxedo was invented by Pierre Lorillard of New York City.
TV Dinners
Gerry Thomas is the man who invented both the product and the name of the Swanson TV
Dinner
Typewriters
The first practical typewriter was invented by Christopher Latham Sholes. The history of
the typewriter's keys (QWERTY), early typewriters and typing history.
Umbrella
The umbrella was invented over four thousand years ago there is evidence of umbrellas in
the ancient art and artifacts of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China.
UNIVAC Computer
The UNIVAC computer was the first commercially available computer invented by John
Presper Eckert and John Mauchly.
Vaccination Needle
Benjamin Rubin invented the "Pronged Vaccinating and Testing Needle."
Vacuum Cleaner
The history of the vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum Packed Canning
Amanda Jones re-invented American food production by inventing vacuum packed
canning.
Vacuum Tubes
The complex history behind the electron or vacuum tube.
Velcro
Mother Nature could not have made it better herself.

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