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Turns bread into a crispy, golden treat.
What is a toaster? (1926)
Revolutionized home entertainment by bringing moving images into people’s living rooms
What is a television? (1927)
Used to cover cuts.
What is the band-aid? (1920)
Allowed people to order and receive food without going inside.
What is the driven thru? (1921)
This appliance was designed to make washing clothes easier and faster, replacing the labor-intensive hand-washing method.
What is a (electric) washing machine? (1921)
Keeps your food fresh.
What is a refrigerator? (1920s)
This coin-operated music-playing machine, which became popular in diners and dance halls, allowing people to pay to hear their favorite tunes.
What is the jukebox? (1927)
Without requiring cream, soap, or water, this unit trims facial hair with ease.
What is the electric shaver? (1928)
This traffic control device helped improve road safety by regulating the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.
What is the traffic light? (1923)
This appliance helped people keep their homes clean by removing dust and dirt from carpets and floors with suction.
What is a vacuum cleaner?
Automated the process of beating, whisking, and mixing ingredients.
What is an electric mixer? (1923)
A loveable animated rodent who was one of Disney’s most popular cartoons.
Who is Mickey Mouse? (1928)
This device helped people breathe easier by delivering a fine mist of medication, making it a breakthrough for asthma.
What is the inhaler? (1923)
This car accessory provided added safety for drivers and passengers during nighttime driving.
What are headlights? (1920s)
This appliance made smoothing out clothes faster and more efficient with the introduction of electric heating elements.
What is the (electric) iron? (1920)
A hand-held frozen treat.
What is a popsicle? (1923)
This massive sign in Los Angeles was originally built to promote real estate, but soon became an enduring symbol of the film industry.
What is the Hollywood Sign? (1923)
Inspired by automobile paint, this cosmetic product gave people a glossy, colorful way to decorate their fingertips.
What is nail polish? (1920s)
This stylish car allowed drivers to enjoy open-air driving in good weather.
What is a convertible? (1920s)
This appliance revolutionized comfort during hot summer months.
What is the air conditioner? (1924)
A tasty powered drink mix loved by generations of children.
What is kool-aid? (1927)
Originated from New Orleans, this music is known for its rhythm, fast beat, and improvisational style.
What is jazz? (1920s)
First successfully used by Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best, this life-saving medical intervention revolutionized the treatment of diabetes.
What is insulin? (1923)
This manufacturing method, perfected by Henry Ford, revolutionized mass production by moving products along a conveyor belt to be assembled at various stations.
What is the assembly line? (1920s)
This appliance became a kitchen essential by grinding food waste into small particles to be flushed down the drain, making cleanup more efficient.
What is a garburator? (1927)