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Inventions
Notable inventions from around the world, in alphabetical order. Open one to read what it is, who made it, and where.
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InventionFrog cakeType of cake from Australia
InventionFutsalFootball-based game played on a hard court
InventionG-funkSubgenre of hip-hop music that emerged from West Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap- InventionG/g7th letter of the basic Latin alphabet
InventionGaj's Latin alphabetForm of the Latin script used for Serbo-Croatian and with some modifications for Montenegrin and Slovene languages
InventionGalalithMilk-based plastic- InventionGalvanic cellDevice for spontaneous conversion of chemical into electrical energy
InventionGantt chartType of bar chart used for schedules and dependencies
InventionGaohuChinese bowed string instrument- InventionGarratt locomotiveArticulated steam locomotive with power unit at each end, and boiler slung between
InventionGarratt locomotiveArticulated steam locomotive with power unit at each end, and boiler slung between
InventionGas mantleDevice for generating bright light when heated by a flame
InventionGas turbineType of internal combustion engine
InventionGatoradeManufacturer of sports-themed beverage and food products
InventionGauge blockA system for producing precision lengths by stacking components
InventionGear pumpMachine for conveying liquids
InventionGeiger counterInstrument used for measuring ionizing radiation
InventionGenesis RockRock retrieved from the Moon in 1971
InventionGilchrist–Thomas processMetallurgical process
InventionGliese 581 fDisproven exoplanet
InventionGliese 581gDisproven exoplanet
InventionGlock 17Semi-automatic pistol
InventionGlutathioneUbiquitous antioxidant compound in living organisms
InventionGoalballTeam sport designed for participants with vision impairment
InventionGodwin's lawGodwin's Law is known to be the oldest meme on the Internet, made by Mike Godwin. The memes meaning is to say: The longer an online conversation continues, The more of a chance there is to mention Hitler.
InventionGokstad shipMuseum ship
InventionGore-TexTrademark for a waterproof, breathable fabric
InventionGraham crackerCracker confectionery usually sweetened with honey
InventionGramophoneDevice for playing sound recorded on discs
InventionGrapheneTwo-dimensional crystalline structure of carbon
InventionGraphical user interfaceUser interface allowing interaction through graphical icons and visual indicators
InventionGreat Dark SpotSeries of large, semi-persistent storms in Neptune's atmosphere
InventionGreat Red SpotHuge, persistent storm in Jupiter's atmosphere
InventionGreat ReplacementConspiracy theory about demographic change
InventionGreat SatanEpithet used by the Iranian government, referring to the United States
InventionGreek fireIncendiary weapon used by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire developed c. 672
InventionGreen wallForm of building greening
InventionGreenwashingDeceptive use of marketing to promote the perception that an organization's products, aims or policies are environmentally friendly
InventionGregorian telescopeType of reflecting telescope
InventionGuillotineApparatus designed for carrying out executions by beheading
InventionGunpowderExplosive most commonly used as propellant in firearms
InventionGyro monorailLand vehicle
InventionGyroscopeDevice for measuring or maintaining orientation and direction
InventionHair clipperMachine razor
InventionHalkett boatInflatable boat designed by Lt. Peter Halkett
InventionHallstatt cultureArchaeological culture
InventionHalmaGame on cell board
InventionHamburg cultureArchaeological culture- InventionHamburger buttonUser interface element
InventionHammond organElectromechanical organ
InventionHand of IrulegiVasconic archaeological artifact from 1st century BC- InventionHANS deviceAuto racing safety apparel
InventionHappeningType of performance artwork
InventionHarmonicaFree reed wind musical instrument
InventionHawaiian pizzaPizza variety, usually topped with pineapple pieces and ham
InventionHeadphoneSmall loudspeakers worn on the head for listening to music or for communications purposes
InventionHeapsortWorst-case optimal in-place comparison sorting algorithm based on the heap data structure
InventionHeckelphoneInstrument of the oboe family- InventionHeihe–Tengchong LineImaginary boundary line dividing China
- InventionHeimlich maneuverFirst aid procedure