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Who invented this?

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Since the invention of the wheel mankind has been improving the standard of life through the introduction of gadgets and gizmos. The successful inventions have become part and parcel of our lives but the inventors are often forgotten.

Take the test and see if you can put a name to the men and women who made these wonderful machines.

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