45 What inventions are these? If you guess correctly after the first clue, you can give yourself 5 points. If you need more information, you lose one point for each clue given. No cheating – cover up the rest of the clues!
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A Norwegian product from 1899. The inventor’s name was Johan Vaaler. It is a small thing, but very useful in every office. These days you can get them in all colours and types. They are usually made of metal, but plastic ones are also common. Originally it was just a string of metal, which was then turned and bent several times.
b 5 points: They were probably invented in Italy at the end of the 13th century. 4 points: A lot of people need these every day. 3 points: They consist of two round items, held together by metal or plastic. 2 points: You may need them when you read, for instance. 1 point: Without them, certain people cannot see well enough. c 5 points: The first one was installed in Louis XV’s Versailles in 1743. 4 points: Most of them are inside buildings, but they can also be seen on the outside of some buildings. 3 points: It is very useful in a tall building. 2 points: Basically, it is a room that moves. 1 point: It brings people up and down between floors. d 5 points: This handy little thing was invented by the American W. L. Judson in 1893. 4 points: It is made of metal or plastic. 3 points: Mostly you find them on clothes, but they are useful also on bags, for instance. 2 points: It consists of small parts that grip into each other. 1 point: It could be used instead of buttons.
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