Famous Inventions : A to Z
Research the history of famous inventions - past and present.

By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide

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Q-Tips was not the original brand name for the new cotton swabs.

View an historical timeline on the invention of the quartz watch.

QWERTY is the name for the layout of typewriter keys.

If you cannot find what you want by invention, try by the inventor.

Famous Inventions

Mary Bellis
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Famous Inventions : A to ZResearch the history of famous inventions - past and present.