Inventor Chester Carlson created the first Xerox image.
He printed “10.-22.-38 ASTORIA” on a glass microscope slide.
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George Hancock, who invented softball, played the first match in Chicago.
Solymon Merrick patented the wrench tool.
Samuel Briggs and his son patented his nail-making machine.
Inventor Fred Waller patented the aquaplane, which would become water skis.
Inventor Elias Howe was awarded the patent for the lockstitch sewing machine.
