America has always been a country fueled by innovators.
Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, the Wright brothers invented the first successful motor-operated aircraft, and George Foreman invented the legendary George Forman Grill®. Since its early days, the United States has been pumping out impressive and noteworthy products and technologies that have changed everyday life forever. To learn more, check out this list of surprising and iconic American creations that started out as ideas right in our very own backyard!
- 1853 – Potato chips are invented by George Crum.
- 1876 – Air conditioning is invented! You can thank Willis Haviland Carrier!
- 1881 – The first metal detector was created by Alexander Graham Bell.
- 1923 – Traffic lights are invented by Garrett Morgan.
- 1946 – Percy Spencer invents the first microwave.
- 1974 – Post-It® Notes hit the market. Now an office essential!
- 1983 – We have internet!
- 1990 – Joy Mangano introduces the Miracle Mop®!
- 2001 – The Segway® is invented by Dean Kamen.
- 2002 – The Roomba® vacuum is released by iRobot®.
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