Hidden Heroes Quiz

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A new exhibit in London's Science Museum displays 36 items invented many years ago, largely unchanged today, that remain an important part of our everyday lives. Test your knowledge of these often overlooked Hidden Heroes below.

  1. 1

    It joins things together that belong together, helps to mend small breaks and tears, and is indispensable for crafts and packaging.

  2. 2

    Which object led to the "vulcanisation" of a dense material and was partly invented by an American named Goodyear?

  3. 3

    The development of this item, invented by Swedish businessman Ruben Rausing, was a master stroke in packaging and a revolution in transport and logistics.

  4. 4

    Its origins date back to the late 19th century, when the first machines were developed that could bend and cut steel wire.

  5. 5

    Originally made out of wood, 189 different patents were issued for this invention between 1900 and 1906.

  6. 6

    Invented by Ougljesa Jules Poupitch, a research engineer at Illinois Tool Works, this item is produced today in a wide variety of shapes and sizes with production figures in the billions.

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