The first recorded potato chip was created by chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted the patent for the revolving door.
Inventor Chester Carlson created the first Xerox image.
Inventor Harvey Hubbell patented the popular light bulb with a pull chain.
J. L. Love patented his pencil sharpener in the US.
Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tried to fly his famous Flying Machine invention for the first time.