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Famous Inventions : A to Z
Famous inventions and the lives of the inventors behind them.

Glow in the Dark
What makes things glow in the dark?

Who Invented Google?
Larry Page and Sergey Brin invented Google a very popular search engine.

The History of Adhesives and Glue
Around 1750 the first glue patent was issued in Britain for a fish glue.

History of the Gatling Gun
In 1861 Doctor Richard Gatling patented the Gatling Gun believing it would bring an end to bloodshed.

History of the Global Positioning System - GPS
GPS or the Global Positioning System was invented by the US Department of Defense.

History of Golf & Golf Equipment
Golf history - including origins of the game - history of golfing rules - and who invented golf courses - clubs - balls

The History of the Guillotine
The invention of the guillotine or how an attempt to do away with the death penalty backfired.

The History of Glass
Glass is thought to have been invented around 3000 BC during the bronze age

The History of Chewing Gum and Bubble Gum
A little chewing gum history from Thomas Adams tire chicle to the Diemer bubble gum.

Ghost Detectors
Several laboratory test instruments are now being used to aid in the hunt of the paranormal.

The History of Gas Masks
The history of gas masks inclusing war - fire - chemical and gas use.

History of Gasoline
The numerous processes and agents invented to improve the quality of gasoline.

The History of Gummi Candy
The history of gummi candy - gummi bears and worms

Emile Berliner - The History of the Gramophone
In 1887 Emile Berliner invented a system of recording which could be used over and over again - Emile Berliner patented the gramophone.

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