George Hancock, who invented softball, played the first match in Chicago.
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The world's favorite paper joiner, the stapler was patented by C. H. Gould in England.
Trio inventors were granted the patent to the ATM.
Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.
American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr. patented the first electric-powered bicycle.
J.B. Sutherland from Detroit patented refrigerated railroad cars.
