Inventions trivia questions & answers
Who really invented it, and what went wrong first. Every question comes with the real story behind the answer and its sources.
InventionsWhen was the first vending machine invented?Myth: Most people think vending machines are a modern invention from the industrial age.Guess the answer →InventionsWhat was bubble wrap originally invented for?Myth: Most people assume bubble wrap was designed from the start as protective packaging.Guess the answer →InventionsWhat was super glue originally invented for?Myth: Many people believe super glue was invented to close soldiers' wounds on the battlefield.Guess the answer →InventionsWas the Frisbee named after a pie company?Myth: Many people assume the Frisbee must be named after its inventor, a Mr Frisbee.Guess the answer →InventionsWhat was the first product ever scanned with a barcode at a checkout?Myth: Most people guess the first scanned product was a big-brand supermarket staple like cereal…Guess the answer →InventionsWho invented the first practical dishwasher?Myth: Most people assume the dishwasher came out of a big appliance company's engineering department…Guess the answer →InventionsDid a grumpy chef really invent potato chips to annoy a customer?Myth: Most people believe chef George Crum invented potato chips in 1853 to spite Cornelius…Guess the answer →
