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20 things you didn't know were invented by women
- Women have made significant contributions to various inventions throughout history, with some inventions being created accidentally while others were meticulously developed over time.
- Jeanne Villepreux-Power invented the first glass aquarium in 1832 to study aquatic organisms, leading to important observations about shell production in octopuses.
- Nancy Johnson patented the first hand-cranked ice-cream maker in 1843, revolutionizing ice-cream production before modern freezers were invented.
- Sarah Boone, an African American dressmaker, created the modern ironing board to improve ironing efficiency and effectiveness, receiving a patent in the process.
- Anna Connelly's exterior fire escapes in 1887 increased building safety, aiding in fire evacuations and firefighting efforts, particularly in multilevel structures.
- Maria Beasley's collapsible life rafts in 1880 enhanced transatlantic travel safety with space-efficient designs, although myths about the rafts' use on the Titanic have been debunked.
- Julia Child, renowned chef, developed shark repellent and facilitated secret document transmissions at the Office of Strategic Services during her time as a volunteer.
- Josephine Cochrane's commercially successful dishwasher in the 1880s simplified dishwashing processes and led to the establishment of a company that later became KitchenAid.
- Mary Anderson's windshield wipers invention in 1902 improved driving visibility during inclement weather, receiving a patent for her innovative window-cleaning device.
- Stephanie Kwolek's creation of Kevlar in 1965, a strong synthetic fiber, revolutionized bulletproof wear and found applications in military gear and racing equipment.
- Grace Murray Hopper's programming breakthroughs, including COBOL, significantly impacted the field of computer science, leading to her posthumous receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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